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

The following day, a small party left Middanhal and travelled some ten miles to the camp of the Vale forces, which now flew the banner of Hardling; the surcoats of every soldier remained red and gold, however. The group consisted of Richard, Brand, Fionn, and a handful of men-at-arms acting as their bodyguard. Entering the tented area, their eyes glanced in various directions, taking it all in until they reached the centre of the camp. Unlike the Order, the quarters for the commanders were not kept separate. Two tents, dwarfing the others in size, had been raised here. In front of each was planted a banner, respectively; one showed a boar, while the other depicted three golden spirals.


   From the latter issued Konstans, brother to the jarl of Vale. Wearing a smile, he extended his arms in an invitational gesture. "My lords, I am pleased to welcome you to our camp."


Chapter 49: The Right Dagger