Chivial:Blades by the Book
From Chaos
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The Gilded Chain
As unwanted, rebellious boys, they find refuge in Ironhall... Years later they emerge as the finest swordsmen in the realm --
The King's Blades
A magical ritual of a sword through the heart binds each to his ward--if not the king himself, then to whomever else the monarch designates--with absolute loyalty. And the greatest Blade of them all was--and is--Sir Durendal.
But a lifelong dream of protecting his beloved liege from enemies, traitors, and monsters is dashed to bits when Durendal is bonded till death to an effete noble fop at his king's orders. Yet Destiny has many strange inscrutable plans for the young night--for a mission, a contest, and, perhaps, a treasure await him in a faraway land. But soon he finds himself enmeshed in treason and foul intrigues, compelled to betray the king he had hoped to serve. The Blades have ways to protect their own, but death and madness haunt the path to salvation--and few ever return unscathed.
The Lord of the Fire Lands
Sky of Swords
Paragon Lost
An extraordinary new chapter begins in the glorious saga of the greatest champions of all . . .
The King's Blades
Many legends have emerged from the shadows of Ironhall, yet surely non can surpass the greatness and glory predestined for Sir Beaumont -- possesor of the purest and strongest of hearts, and a mind as quick, keen, and accurate as his sword. But the day he sets out in the service of the elderly Lord Wassail turns to a black one, and young Beau's journey ends in horror and blood . . . and disgrace. Banished from the King's Blades, he now faces a grim future as a homeless pariah, a creature to be shunned and despised. But redemption can come from unexpected directions and in unrecognizable guises. Approached in secret by the legendart Durendal, now Grand Master of the Order, the dishonored paragon is offered one ast chance to win back his weapon and his place among his brothers in arms. But to do so, Beau must ride alone back through the icy gates of Hell . . . and do battle with the Devil himself.
Impossible Odds
Jaguar Knights
Sir Stalwart
The Crooked House
Silvercloak