The forest to the west of Castle Heramand hides a secret fortune until Lord Bertar Stoneword hears of it. His only obstacle is the Wood Cikels, a native people who have proven that they will fight to their last breath. A travelling Windwalker, Jaeson Calamity, finds himself roped into a confliction of intrigue, morals and war. Faced with the choice between helping the Cikels or Lord Bertar, his decision will define history. In a kingdom of roses and thorns, the ends never justify the means; while the weight of gold is measured against blood