David Kirtley

Owen, the ambitious young man of the Gireald family, is annoyed when he discovers an outsider taking the opportunity of the military campaign journey to introduce himself to his beautiful and eligible sister Ywain. He draws swords with the stranger, only to be restrained by other fellow King's Companions.

Jairis, the leader of a growing political and economic discussion group, considers whether he can commit himself to work to reform society. Set in the alternative futuristic world of Marta and Gallanol in the modern age.