Beltane the Smith

"Beltane the Smith" by Jeffery Farnol is a romantic tale unfolding in a fictional medieval world. It centers on Beltane, a talented blacksmith living a peaceful, isolated existence in the forest, untouched by the intricacies of romance or social complexities. His life revolves around his craft and the guidance of Ambrose, a wise hermit, until he meets a stranger who hints at turmoil brewing beyond his secluded world. The encounters and training sessions that follow mark the beginning of an adventure, testing his peaceful life and pushing him towards a destiny intertwined with honor, love for the Duchess of Mortain, and a confrontation with the world's problems.