Tales of Mongolia: From Tribe to Empire

The wind along the Onon River cannot disperse the hatred in young Temujin's heart. His father is poisoned, his people are divided among others, and he struggles to survive on the grasslands with his mother and brothers, amid flashing blades and clashing swords. From the Taichiud's pursuit to Jamukha's betrayal, from the desperate straits at the Baljuna River to living under the Kerait's roof, the blade in his hand grows sharper, and more people gather at his side.

While the betrothal gifts of nine white camels still belong to his dreams, while Borte of the Khongirad mends his battle clothes, while Tatar blood dyes the river valleys red, and while the Kerait's cooking fires reveal his ambition, the boy who once dug traps on an empty stomach is treading through the mud toward the throne of the grasslands.

Heroes are not born. Only sparks refuse to die in the depths of despair. From fleeing pursuers to striking first, from standing alone to swearing brotherhood, his journey is an epic written in loyalty and betrayal, blood and sworn alliances. The waters of the Baljuna River remember his oath, and the entire grassland will remember his name.