After abandoning his dreams of joining the fabled Karmon Knights, Brace Hawkden is drawn into a dangerous quest to protect his kingdom from a mysterious band of mercenaries known as the Bright Order. Having been left unchecked, these dangerous men have established a foothold in an abandoned garrison, bringing terror and death to the simple folk of the kingdom's villages. With Sir Brom and a handful of Karmon Knights at his side, Brace must fight for his life to protect the people of his kingdom from the ruthless Bright Order soldiers. Joining them is Neffenmark, the son of a powerful lord and holder of much of the land around the White Mountains. There is more to the young Neffenmark than meets the eye, as he plants seeds of treason and discord in everyone he meets. Playing all sides against one another, Neffenmark makes the first move in his pursuit of power and control of the kingdom. Sword of the Kingdom is a prequel to the epic series The Champion Chronicles. Join Brace Hawkden as he struggles with courage and honor on his way to becoming the greatest Karmon Knight to ever live.