Author:
Daniel E. Olesen is a Danish writer holding a Master’s degree in Comparative Literature. When not searching for inspiration in musty tomes, he travels around Europe looking for castles to explore and calling it research. Other than writing fiction, he also writes a blog discussing literary theory, usually as it pertains to fantasy.

Peace in the Seven Realms of Adalmearc is only as strong as those who rule them. With the death of the high king and his heir too young to assume the throne, political intrigues fill the landscape as the leading noble families scheme and plot their way to power. Meanwhile, enemies abroad sense the changes and make their own preparations. 

Standing as a safeguard against both foreign foes as well as enemies closer to heart are the Order and its knights. Keeping the realms of Adalmearc united and at peace is their foremost duty. But when the strife turns political and the enemy is difficult to discern, when alliances shift and allegiances are torn, even the hitherto unassailable honour of a knight may become stained.

The Eagle's Flight: The Chronicles of Adalmearc

Each morning after Leander had departed to take up position at the walls, Theodora moved to the council chamber. On the tenth day of the siege, she was barely out of the royal wing when her steward approached her. "Philon," she greeted him with a nod. "You are eager to see me this morning."


   "Your Majesty," he answered with a bow and fell into pace next to her. "Count Argolis told me last night, but I did not wish to disturb you. He intends to proceed with laying claim to Sithonia on behalf of his eldest son."


   "He knows I am opposed to it," Theodora said, her voice reverberating between anger and weariness. "I will not allow his son to rule two counties."


   "Alas, we have not been able to find any stronger chain of inheritance," the steward said with regret. "If you forbid this, you cannot do so founded in law."


Chapter 30: Days of the Raven