A prince, a knight, a close member of the grand prince’s retinue—an impressive list of achievements. Seventeen-year-old son of the duke-warrior Sergey, Ilya is an experienced warrior—mighty, skilled—knowing everything a duke should know, with half a dozen languages mastered, ready to lead others into battle: a dozen, a hundred, and even a thousand, if needed. However, he is only seventeen, and that’s why his feelings often outweigh strategic calculation, and passion proves stronger than reason. Yet as long as there are those willing to stand by him in a mortal battle, enemies won’t be able to overcome the hero—even in the most unequal fight.