Sveneld. Khazar sword. Porcerian E.

914. The battle on Itil destroyed the world between the Khazars and the Rus, and threw up peoples and lands. Sveneld and his brother Godred are going on a hike to the western edge of the Khazar possessions: the daughter of Olav Konung, Ulvhild, will go out for a year if he avenges her husband who died at the hands of the Khazar.

Yardar, the young governor of the Khazar patrol town on the upee, longs to gain glory and power. Zaranka, the witch's young daughter, promises to weave a belt that will bring good luck to him, if in return he takes her as his wife. But when the belt is ready, the Yartar will have to make a choice that will determine his whole fate. Love saves from death or condemns to death, and in cruel battles it will be decided who the path of silver will remain...