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

While his enemies in Valcaster were preparing their countermove and his brother was leading his armies to victory, Isenhart was journeying north. At first, his mood had been dark; his expectations had been that by now, the Adalthing would have bowed before him and the throne be his to ascend. His frustrations were eased, however, when a messenger caught up to them on the roads between Middanhal and Isarn, bearing tidings of the battle at Lake Myr. With the knowledge that the Order army had been destroyed, one obstacle had been removed in Isenhart's path towards the Dragon Crown. Athelstan was moving to invade Vale, but he would still need any available reinforcements. For this purpose, Isenhart had returned to his jarldom and its capital of Silfrisarn, the ancient stronghold of the jarls of Isarn.


Chapter 39: The Seat of Power