FitzChivalry Farseer, the illegitimate son of a prince, is taken into the royal household of the Six Duchies and trained in the secret arts of assassination. As he navigates court intrigue and his own unique magical abilities, he becomes a pawn in the political struggles of the Farseer dynasty. The *Farseer Trilogy* follows Fitz's life as he attempts to protect his kingdom from external threats and internal betrayal while grappling with his identity and duty.