Kai is an orphan, owned by the state, destined for military service. Following in his father's footsteps, but without his father's privilege or talent, Kai has grown desperate. With one last chance to escape his fate, Kai will embark upon the three-fold path and walk where others fear to tread. This is a saga of desperate small steps, any one of which by itself is of no import, but when taken together cause the fall and rise of empires. Author: I'm in no particular rush to write this story. Expect delays as I take my time to craft each chapter. Enjoy the journey!