The Champion of Valens

The powerful Kingdom of Valens continues to fight its never ending war against its hostile neighbors. Nara the daughter of one of the kingdoms military commanders can only think about achieving glory on the battle field. She is bright talented and determined. The only problem is shes a girl. Naras brother Herod is blind. All boys are expected to join the army and Herod despite his blindness is no exception. In spite of his fathers expectations Herod knows that he will be incapable of completing his duty and thus upholding his familys honor. Hungry for adventure as well as her fathers approval Nara eagerly takes her brothers place completely ignoring the kingdoms strict gender based roles and traditions. As Nara trains at the military camp under her brothers name her natural talent and courage soon catches the attention of everyone around her. But the more she shines the quicker her true identity reveals itself along with the resulting consequences.