But now he has a rude awakening, as he is dragged up through the ranks of a military school in which his peaceful inclinations are viewed as weaknesses to be ruthlessly exploited. All his early life, Landen has been taught that true strength lies in doing no harm. as long as it is wielded for peace, not conquest. The Sword has magic in it, such that no one can defeat the one who wields it. The Sword is the symbol of Bellandra, the land of which Landen was destined to be king - a kingdom that no longer exists. But he is restrained from avenging his father's death by two things - one being his devotion to the cause of peace, and the other his growing love for Torina. Raised as a member of the king's household, Landen learns the arts of combat and becomes a fearsome warrior. The other is Landen, son of a defeated king, who is given to Torina as a slave and instantly set free. One gift is a crystal ball in which she learns to see the future. The Seer is the Princess Torina, whose warrior-king father brings her two gifts as spoils of a war in which he conquered a peaceful, magical country.
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