The year is 75 AD. The druids attempt to unite the clans failed last year. To aid the chief’s sons plot to unite the clans, Calach travels to the southern fortress of Bar’ton. Intent on keeping the plan from the druids, Calach’s younger brother Uwan’s own druid training has become more rigorous. Calach must be patient if he wants the plan to succeed. The fate of the Norlands depends on it.