Birthright: 1 (Obsidian Cross)

As an infant Niklass family escaped death when the entire royal bloodline of Livonia was murdered. As an adult Niklas joined the Teutonic Knights in their bloody crusades across Europe to spread Gods Word. After years of service he discovers that the army he faithfully served has ill-intentioned motives. When Niklas and his friend defect from the knighthood they are relentlessly pursued across the Baltic States by the wickedly led Teutonic Order. His only hope to enjoy a peaceful life is to unify the oppressed populace against their tyrannical rulers. But political upheavals and looming enemies threaten any chance of peace. When its discovered that an heir to the Livonian throne is still alive Niklas vows to help him regain his rightful place as leader. At best Niklass oath can help bring freedom to people in a lost country. At worst it can cost him his life.