His 14 years of life have not left Kern with much standing in the village. Regarded as cursed, Kern is determined to prove his worth. He takes his chance when Sumeni, a noble, comes promising a reward to the one who brings him a gryphon feather. Along with being unable to abide lies, gryphons are known to be fiercely territorial. Of course things don't turn out as Kern expected. This story is Finished