Asher Whitehill has just been made a knight. His wish is to join the kingsguard so he can protect the royal family but he is brutally rejected. He and his mentor Ser Duncan adventure around the kingdom facing peril at every turn.They meet a mysterious archer who joins their travels and changes Asher's view on the world.When a rebellion rises and war breaks out Asher must decide whether he will fight for family or for loyalty.