About the book: year / On the border, far from the capitals of both countries, in an ancient fortress, the paths of three friends and two rivals converged. Young, successful, strong, each of them is on the threshold of their dreams. Suddenly, all plans were disrupted, long-standing desires and hopes lost their meaning, and the guys were scattered in different directions. The silent Great Steppe and the energetic Barton, service and study, survival at the last chance and unexpected turns of fate - everything clearly does not happen by chance. And much must change before the Southern Fortress raises its flags of welcome. Book 2 of the duology