Legacy and Redemption

This chapter explores the pressure faced by younger warriors to live up to the honorable deeds of their ancestors and maintain the legacy associated with their weapons. It delves into the story of Chen Wolf, who had used a mighty sword to slay five men in battle before his death, and how his successor, Unfurth, felt compelled to surpass that feat. The chapter then transitions to the march north of the army of Raidwald and the hardships faced by Edwin, who had been living as a vagabond prince for fourteen years after his father's throne was usurped. In this chapter, the protagonist, who has been running from court to court, finally stands on the border of his homeland, ready to reclaim his rightful kingdom.