The Storm by David Drake

Lord Pal is a warrior, a champion and a Maker.   He is unusual as most Makers are not warriors.  He is also unique in he is modest.   As a Champion he is expected to defend the Commonwealth.  This book details his travels doing just that.

Drake creates another environment in this book.   There are nodes of normalcy surrounded by waste.  The nodes are connected by roads which need to be traveled by those who can see it.   Lord Pal can see through the eyes of his dog.   Dogs appear to be able to travel and guide those who travel the road.   The adventures Lord Pal has are interesting and have a fair amount of action. 

The humble nature he exhibits is contrary to the norm of Champions or Lords.  He is in love with Lady May and finds relationships confusing.   A Maker is one who can see the connections apparently and the molecular level of the tools of the ancients.   Makers can recreate what they can sense in the tools of the Ancients. 

As confusing as this sounds it read easily and entertainingly.

I recommend it.