A Lesson in War - A Short Story

Fighting the barbarian hordes for Queen Philipa of Idessa, Otrim - a fierce yet contemplative warrior - hadn't considered that his real enemy might just be his commander. Completing the campaign against the Korreti infidels and returning home victorious is all he really wants. But when Otrim's commander, Ardus Telemachii Atellus, challenges him on the battlefield, the bronzed warrior must quickly determine where his ultimate loyalty lies. 

In this short story from the novel The Sword of Otrim, writer Lyndon Perry taps the spirit of battle and intrigue reminiscent of classic sword and sorcery. (Free PDF, only 10 pages, but tips welcome!)