When you are only eight and alone, and the world around you is so big and cruel, willy-nilly you will become an adult. And every step you take brings you closer to some invisible goal, to which the Higher powers are leading you. Saving the duke's daughter, creating a golem and commanding a detachment of mercenaries, accepting an ancient vampire into your family and the title of Lord of the Elves is just a small step towards something big and significant!