Sveneld. Khazar Sword

914 year. The Battle of Itil shattered the peace between the Khazars and the Rus, stirring the peoples and lands. Sveneld and his brother Godred are embarking on a campaign to the western edge of the Khazar territories: the daughter of King Olaf, Ulvhild, will marry Godred if he avenges her husband, who was killed by the Khazars.

Yardar, a young voivode of the Khazar watchtown on the Upa River, longs to gain glory and power. Zaranка, the young daughter of a wise woman, promises to weave him a belt that will bring good fortune if, in return, he takes her as his wife. But when the belt is ready, Yardar will have to make a choice that will determine his entire fate. Love saves from death or dooms to death, and in brutal battles it will be decided who remains the Way of Silver…