Over a hundred years have passed since the last great war among kingdoms. In this time of peace, the crown has sanctioned that men of practical trades take up wares and travel the land as merchants, or else suffer no patronage. Armin's father was one such tradesman, a renowned blacksmith who disappeared mysteriously on his last excursion. Now, having come of age, Armin must accept his fate as the only successor to the craft of smithing in his home town, Ohrenstead. While Armin cannot stand the thought of living such a simple life, he soon finds fate has a cruel irony in store. --- Accompany Armin on an incredible adventure through a fantasy world full of treacherous foes, valuable treasure and a wealth of secrets. Meet lovable characters and encounter wicked villains as Armin faces the fate of his lost father and the usurption of the kingdom he calls home.
