Blade and Flame: Prequel to The Kobalos Trilogy (short story)

Kuthius
Tallerus might be old and sick, but as a sergeant of the Prisonlands border wardens he still has a job to do when a pair of exiles escape
with help from the outside world.

Leading
a squad of wardens, including his nephew the scout, Kuthius sets out
in pursuit of the fugitives, eventually discovering this was no
simple escape plan.

A
dark mage with ulterior motives freed the exiles, the wizard's
ultimate goal potentially impacting Kuthius personally. But can an
old man who finds himself alone in the hinterlands with only his
steel and wits stand against an enemy who can summon
demons? 

WARNING:
This short story contains a few potential spoilers for those who have not read The Kobalos Trilogy.

This
short story of 11,000 words is a prequel to The Kobalos Trilogy. Its
events happen a year before those of the trilogy. 

Also available

City of Rogues: Book I of The Kobalos Trilogy

Road to Wrath: Book II of The Kobalos Trilogy

Dark King of The North: Book III of The Kobalos Trilogy

The Kobalos Trilogy Omnibus