In a world where magic is dying, one young man will change the course of history. Odin Karussa has always dreamed of serving in the royal military. But gifted with magic, and a pair of blood-red eyes, he has been ostracized by his community since childhood, and branded by many as dangerous. When a chance meeting with a high mage lands him with an audience with the king, it will result in a change that will alter his life forever. This book was originally published under the titles Blood and A Brotherhood of Men. It is republished here with updated formatting and editing.