Sometimes two powerful enemies are better than one—especially when they arrive at the same time and don’t get along. Leaving behind a burned house and saying goodbye to his former life, Hagir of the Leirings tries to gather an army to restore freedom and grandeur to his native land. A simple warrior sets off on a long journey to save a captive konung—still unaware that he will bring his people a new leader. On the campaign, he meets Bergvid, the rightful heir to power over the country. But will a worthy ruler emerge from someone who grew up in slavery and spent his whole life nurturing hatred for the entire world in his heart?