Barrett of Ironhill is the spoiled son of a powerful baron in the Kingdom of Cities. Having neither the leadership skills of his older brother nor a promising apprenticeship like his younger brother, Barrett aimlessly chases his own selfish pursuits.
But when his castle is besieged and his family is murdered, Barrett must run from the very soldiers sworn to protect him. Scared and hungry, he stumbles upon an opportunity to remain hidden, yet use his knowledge of the sword. He joins a ragtag band of mercenaries. Brutal training, dangerous missions and the threat of exposure lurk at every turn as he navigates a kingdom at war. Before he can fight for his rightful place in his world, Barrett must face something he never experienced before: responsibility, true friendship and the chance for redemption.