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Theft of Swords


Synopsis


THEY KILLED THE KING.
THEY PINNED IT ON TWO MEN.
THEY MADE A BAD DECISION ...

Royce Melborn is a superb thief, his partner, Hadrian Blackwater is a skilled mercenary. Together they make a profitable living as agents-for-hire to wealthy nobles until someone sets them up to take the blame for the murder of the king.

Captured and sentenced to death the two are saved by an unlikely woman with a simple demand that will change the lives of the thieves, the course of a kingdom, and the foundation of an empire.

Michael J. Sullivan, Michael J. Sullivan

Summary

Chapter 1: The Sword Thief

* Henri, an orphan boy, discovers a hidden sword in his village's church.
* The sword, once wielded by the legendary knight Rondal, is now a relic kept secret from the world.
* Henri's curiosity gets the better of him, and he steals the sword, unaware of its true power.

Chapter 2: The Chase

* The village priest and the town's guard realize the sword is missing.
* A group of guards is sent after Henri, led by the ruthless Captain Darian.
* Henri runs through the forest, trying to stay ahead of his pursuers.

Chapter 3: The Quest Begins

* Luna, a mysterious woman claiming to be Rondal's descendant, finds Henri in the forest.
* She tells Henri that he must return the sword to its rightful place in the faraway land of Eryndor.
* Henri agrees to join Luna on her quest to protect the sword from those who would misuse its power.

Chapter 4: The Forest of Shadows

* Henri and Luna travel through the treacherous Forest of Shadows, where dangerous creatures lurk.
* They are attacked by a band of goblin raiders, but Henri's newfound ability with the sword saves them.
* Luna discovers that Henri is the prophesied "Sword Bearer" who will wield Rondal's blade against the forces of evil.

Chapter 5: The Mountains of Despair

* The pair reaches the Mountains of Despair, where they must climb treacherous peaks and navigate dangerous passes.
* They encounter a wise old hermit who guides them through the most perilous path.
* Henri and Luna learn the importance of perseverance and self-sacrifice.

Chapter 6: The Valley of the Shadow

* Finally, the travelers arrive in the Valley of the Shadow, where the dark lord Malkor resides.
* Malkor, an ancient evil, seeks the power of Rondal's sword to conquer the realm.
* Henri and Luna must face Malkor in a final showdown to determine the fate of Eryndor.

Chapter 7: The Battle for Eryndor

* Henri and Luna, backed by the forces of good, engage in a fierce battle against Malkor and his minions.
* Henri, wielding the Sword of Rondal, discovers the true extent of its power and defeats Malkor, saving Eryndor from darkness.
* Henri and Luna return the sword to its rightful place, fulfilling the prophecy and ensuring the safety of the realm.