The golden turtle on black, the proud Anastevian banner.
Under Anastevia's banner, humanity endured against the dragons. But for Calvortis, warriors bound by oath to die protecting others, that same banner means obedience, sacrifice, and chains.
Bjorn is one such warrior, born a rogue Calvortis who escaped Anastevia's grasp. Yet freedom brings no peace. Bound by his oath to protect even those who fear and despise him, he is forced to wander the wilds among dragons to survive while fulfilling a duty he never chose.
When a mysterious force threatens all who live on Qald, Bjorn knows he must pick up arms again and face this threat as he has always done. Except this time, he isn't alone. Friends who see the man beneath the armor march straight for the heart of danger with him, challenging everything Bjorn has come to believe about himself and fellow Calvortis alike.
That he may be more human, than he ever dared believe before.