DAWN OF A DARK AGE (VOLUME ONE OF THE BOOK OF MAN)
Prince Rollo's world is shattered by the death of his mother, Queen Ursula. But even before he can grieve, he faces the bitter disappointment of being overlooked as his mother's heir in favour of his younger sister; as only the female line in Artor's Royal family inherit the magical power to control the Great Bears of Artor (a talent every sovereign must possess). Seething with self loathing, grief and disappointment, Rollo focuses his anger and resentment upon his father. Deeply concerned for his son, Spar decides to leave his daughter, now Artor's Queen, and take 13 year old Rollo half way across the world to Torra Alta. . . his barony in Belbidia, to claim the only birthright left to him.