When I was moved to the Kingdom of Taviel, I didn't really understand what was happening.

I know now that it was to bring peace between my father and King Castilian, although I don't think it is doing much good at the moment.

I have my own issues to worry about, though. Merlin has been talking about a magic sword that he currently has in his possession, and I just have to try and see if I can wield it. There's just one problem...it's cursed.

Doesn't matter...nothing is getting in my way anymore.

All my life, I have been used as a pawn in the games of others. I am 13, and it is time for me to become my own man and write my own story with the help of Merlin and his magic.

I am also concerned about what is happening between my father and my uncle, and I worry the latter has some dark intentions.

I hope Merlin will be willing to teach me everything he can before it is too late and all this tension boils over into something much worse...

This is the first book of a trilogy.

(50,000 word book)