Volkhv Oleg, one of the legendary Three from the Forest, becomes a hermit to learn the Truth in solitude. But an attack by the wild tribe of Abrins forces him to take up arms again and return to a world full of lies and violence. After defeating the invaders, Oleg learns that over Rus there hangs a terrible threat—by the will of the ominous Council of Seven. And Oleg goes on his long journey again…