Alden is a forgotten serf, bound to the unforgiving land of Gondor, his life defined by endless labor and the oppressive rule of a cruel landowner. Orphaned and alone, he has long accepted his place beneath those who see him as nothing more than a tool for their gain. But when an unexpected encounter leads to brutal punishment, Alden is forced to confront a harsh truth: his life will never change unless he dares to break free. With the landowner’s wrath closing in, Alden is driven to make a desperate choiceo ne that could cost him everything. Hunted by the relentless forces of Gondor and surrounded by the chaos of a world torn apart by war, Alden sets his sights on a distant, forbidden place: freedom. In a land where loyalty and survival collide, Alden must risk it all to escape the chains that bind him. The road ahead is treacherous, and the price of freedom is steep. But Alden will stop at nothing to claim it no matter the cost.