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

Eventually, the news spread that the Adalthing would convene for an extraordinary session. For the common people on the street, life continued as usual, and for the most part, they considered the war to be at an end. As for the armies gathered in the capital, the soldiers considered this a pleasant turn of events; until the Adalthing had met and its affairs were resolved, none of them would be marching against Isarn. Thus, rather than be stuck digging trenches and building palisades for a siege camp, they were allowed to remain in the city and spend their silver on the various delights offered. Those primarily affected were the nobility of Adalrik; suddenly, a flurry of activity commenced as they had less than a week to accomplish their manoeuvres before the gathering.


Chapter 52: Atheling