Raiding campaigns by the northern tribes have been ravaging the peninsula of Quitting for many years. A new, major war is approaching, but the leader has gone missing in foreign lands. Not waiting for his return, the Quitts, against all laws, choose another king for themselves. Young Brandolв—cutting all ties with his former life—leaves his native estate and sets out to gather an army for the new ruler. But soon it becomes clear that this man isn’t worthy to lead the Quitts against such a powerful enemy. The mistake has already cost Brandolв too much, and the main thing now is to decide under whose banner to march into their greatest battle.