The son of a renowned sword-smith, young Conrad always dreamed he would become a Knight of the Code, a Holy Paladin of the Kingdom of Yaul. Had he known that the world of Wezmeir was teetering on the verge of annihilation – that the evil gods and sorcerers were preparing a final assault against the bastions of good – he might have reconsidered.
Sir Donaldson, a Knight of the Code, visits the boy's father to have new armor crafted, and encourages the headstrong boy to apprentice as a knight.
With help from Kallum, an orphaned wizard serching for the truth about his family, Conrad sets off for Yaul. En route, they are joined by a hard-drinking, scripture-thumping cleric

named Godfrey, a skilled but emotionally-repressed elf, and Amelia – a tavern wench and cutpurse, who quickly falls for Conrad (after robbing him blind). Together, the band of friends battles and maneuvers their way to Yaul.
Many dreams are realized and dashed. Soon after Conrad becomes a Knight and marries Amelia, the Argate Empire unleashes its legions against helpless kingdoms and defenseless peasants. Although he enlists the help of anyone who hates the Argate (be they pirates or dragons), Conrad and Kallum soon emerge as Wezmeir's last hope against Lord Divar and the sultry – if psychopathic – goddess Sekia.
Combining touches of Tolkien with the legends of Robin Hood and King Arthur, author Kristan Proudman has crafted an original universe that can rightfully claim a unique place in epic fiction. Memorable characters and evocative prose are accompanied by the vivid illustrations of V.Shane, to produce a novel that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.