He is the heir apparent to the vast estates and riches of one of the realm’s most powerful houses. As such, he had all the advantages expected from a family of such high status.

He never excelled at finance or politics, but he did become an exemplary horseman and quite formidable with the bow, though this did little to impress his father.

Consequently, he was left languishing at home until, in his twenty-first year he was summoned to the capitol to work beside his father, who had become Governor several years before.

He assumed he would finally gain the respect that he deserved. However, he was rarely given tasks of significance with which he could really prove himself and the excitement soon faded. As time passed, his attitude soured and he became more obnoxious, alienating those around him.

Little does he know he will soon be at the centre of the biggest upheaval in the realm for generations. Will he finally gain the approval and respect he has sought for so long, or continue to be a disappointment to his father?