Mercy of the Sword Saint Third Tale of the Dark Kensai

The third tale beginsa]. Driven by greedy diplomats, the Tamian Empire plunges itself into war with the elven nation Aldaria, promising devastation for both sides. Talstran, a talented elven ranger, and his companion Dayla, a brave, able, yet careworn human woman, have been ensnared in the violence that is sure to follow. Phasmatis is the dark kensai, a swordsman who swore never to kill after the grim deeds of his past. His search to break his curse and find redemption is deeply connected with the participants in the oncoming battle, and he worries that even his disciplined abilities will not be enough to stem the flow of blood.