War leaves its wounds. Some you can see, but others? Well, they are the ones that break men. When Will Scarlett encounters a hooded warrior returning from the Crusade little does he know of the trail of violence which is to follow. For both men, the scars they carry run deep, far deeper than the flesh. Driven by a mutual loathing of injustice and oppression they embark on a journey which will take them to the edge of the abyss. On that edge Will meets Guy of Gisborne and Guy's shared history with Robin brings their band of misfits new courage.Only when the three stand together can they hope to defeat the evil oppression which grips Sherwood under the sword of the ruthless Sheriff of Nottingham. And only when they stand together will they find a chance to heal those deeper scars. The ones which still tear at the hearts of men who are denied their love. The question is, can they stand together or will ties to the past shatter the Men of Sherwood?