In 11th Century England, King William has achieved almost total domination of the Englisc and turns his attention to Scotland. Owerd, possibly the last of the Britons to be deemed 'lord', faces powerful enemies from all quarters. He seems to hold the king's favour by a thread, which only serves to encourage others to try and bring him down. Treachery abounds as he tries to juggle multiple roles and prove himself and his men worthy warriors for the Norman king. But will his lust for a woman finally prove his undoing?