What makes someone stand up and be counted? Where does such inner strength come from?

Erran Dal never thought he was special on his home world of Vorsa. If anything, he was just a middle-ranking knight among the Kaloran nobles. His only real ambition was to marry his childhood sweetheart and disappear into domestic obscurity.

The Turning Point

Then, on his way home from a trade expedition, something happened which would change the course of his life forever. A battle with a familiar foe, the Moora, uncovers a resolve and purpose he was unaware he had. However, there are also strange forces at work; and these, together with his ability to motivate those around him, begin to get him noticed. To aid him in his quest he is led to an ancient weapon with mysterious powers. But is he compelled by his own convictions, or is he being coerced?