With the biggest battle the land of Vendria has seen in centuries literally just outside their walls, the meager forces of Eth Clavi must find a way to survive.None know this better than Kereth Markul, the leader of the Eth assassins. He needs to focus on organizing his people and seeing to their defenses, but his son, Toresh, is terrified of what's to come. Torn between duty and a responsibility to his own blood weighs heavy on him, but he knows his son is the future. With that future in doubt, and willing to do anything to empower young Toresh, he decides to tell him the story of his grandfather's life, his namesake, and the real reasons behind the war that has threatened his home. The story told follows Toreth Markul along his many adventures as a magical assassin and devout follower of the Goddess of Chaos. From the unique creatures he befriends to the divine meddling he experiences, he makes his way through the world of Vendria from one mark to the next with a smile on his face and a dagger in his hand.After the loss of a close friend, Toreth falls into a depression that threatens to ruin him for good, and if it weren't for the appearance of a beautiful woman in his life, it might well have. Their journey together, and the unorthodox relationship that ensues, paves the way for a story of perseverance, companionship, love, loss, and lust, commingled with death, destruction, and magic that makes for a fun read.
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