With just a few days to his coronation, Richard the Lionheart faces an unexpected ordeal. What should have been a secret encounter with the woman he loves becomes a battle of life and death as mercenaries interrupt their encounter.

Revolt is on the horizon in the ancient city of Lloris, ruled with an iron fist by the merciless Sheriff and The Brute. Believing their mystical powers could help free the oppressed citizens from tyranny, a young human seeks out the aid of the reclusive elves and their legendary Warlord. However, with both sides harbouring secrets, and hiding their true motives, this tentative alliance between the humans and elves may bring about the downfall of them all.

During a review with her psychologist, an outsider reflects on the consequences of an ill-fated vigilante rampage.