What will a modern person do if they find themselves in the distant past? And not just anywhere, but in early 9th-century England, fragmented into many small and not-so-small kingdoms, where greedy monarchs and no less greedy bishops rule? Will he panic? Burst into tears in despair? Submit to fate? No, this is not about Sergei, whom his friends from the reenactment hobby call Gorazd. Using his intelligence, knowledge, charisma, dexterity, strength, and adventurous nature, he will adapt to his new surroundings, blend into society, and try to carve out his place under the perpetually clouded, dull English sun. But there is nothing to catch on the gloomy and foggy island, so he needs to move to his historical homeland. Who knows what awaits the hero ahead? Perhaps old friends?