Novel: The Sword of Balance | Based on the novel Storm by Genda

In the kingdom of Arbithia, a young blacksmith named Kalin dreams of becoming a knight. One night, he discovers a mysterious glowing stone in the forest after a meteor crash. Soon after, a cloaked messenger delivers a royal letter summoning him to the palace.

King Edrin's advisor, Darius, reveals that the legendary Sword of Destiny is real and in danger of falling into the hands of the evil Sons of Shadow. Kalin is chosen for a dangerous mission to find the sword before they do.

On his journey, Kalin meets Liara, a warrior from the Keepers of Light, who teaches him that the sword chooses its wielder based on purity, not strength. They battle bandits, spies, and dark forces while uncovering ancient secrets about the sword.

In an ancient temple hidden beneath a frozen lake, Kalin and Liara face Valrik, leader of the Sons of Shadow. The sword rejects Valrik and instead chooses Liara. Realizing the sword's power is too dangerous, she sacrifices herself to destroy it, preventing its misuse.

Kalin returns to his village, forever changed by his journey, knowing that his adventure is far from over.