About the book: 2007 / The Joran Empire is on the verge of collapse. The crowned ruler is weak and helpless. His entourage weaves conspiracies... The borderlands again and again suffer from enemy raids... And then the time comes for the Chosen One to appear. His name is Devlin. Just yesterday he was a blacksmith in a remote village, but today armies obey him. But even hundreds of thousands of loyal warriors are unable to help Devlin resist the power of a mysterious black magician who intends to take over the Empire. The only way out for the Chosen One is to find the mysterious Sword of Change, promised to him by prophecy, at any cost. However, what will happen to Devlin when he finally finds what he is looking for? After all, Devlin is considered just a pawn in a game of intrigue and betrayal. He must deliver the Sword to the royal court - and die!