In the 14th-century Black Forest, Martin Malterer answers a higher calling. Striving to embody both chivalric and devour faith, he trains under Sir Otto, learning the ways of nobility and honour. However, when his friendship with a young granary worker, Casimir, begins to border on something forbidden, Martin finds his ideals clashing with harsh reality.Amidst a forced marriage, family tragedy, and brutal war, Martin journeys on with a single-minded purpose. When Martin passionately aligns himself with Count Egino's cause against the Freiburgian councilmen, his decisions set off a chain of events that culminate in an unforeseen outcome.The 11th Code, Part 1 is a tale of loyalty, vengeance, love, and a quest for one's true self.