Half warrior, half wizard, all adventure. In a world where elves build on the bones of lost civilizations, Cavan Oltblood carves out a path to adventure. Not quite a warrior and not quite a wizard, this king's bastard rides with Ehren the smiling priest, and Amra, the deadliest swordswoman alive. Killers burst through the door at the worst time. So much for Cavan's bath, much less his date. Someone wants Cavan dead. Someone willing...