The Romans have left Britain and the land becomes a battleground between the resident Britons, led by King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, and the English who originally came to the land as mercenaries in the Roman army. On his death bed, the King fathers twins who find they have amazing powers when together. Due to the use of their power, they defeat the invading Picts and are proclaimed heroes. AEdred becomes King at York while his sister, AEdra, works as a missionary, healing the sick and feeding the needy. In time, the Church launches attacks against her because she refuses to absorb their twisted dogmas. Attempts are made on her life, forcing her to fake her own death. But a great evil ravages Britain and she is forced to return from the grave, with all the dangers this presents."