"Talio" is the second story of a Trilogy following the Ivanson family. Edmund, the youngest son of the Earl. Inherits his father's sword and ring. When the ring is worn the sword enhances the skill of the swordsman when fighting his enemies. Edmund names the sword "Talio" (Latin for retribution). Edmund fights for his King leaving his brother, Harold, to manage the family estates. After many adventures in England and abroad, he marries and tries to settle down. Edmund and his adopted son, Arthur, are fighting in Spain, on their way home Edmund is killed in an accident. He is buried, with the Sword, in the Pyrenees. Arthur returns home and inherits the estates.