In this blood-drenched medieval saga, we follow the journey of Wilkin Brattle, a warrior from the 14th century whose fate takes a dramatic turn when a celestial envoy urges him to abandon his weapon and assume the identity of a traveling executioner. Set against the backdrop of northern Wales, a region teeming with rebellion and political turmoil, Wilkin must carefully balance the preservation of his true self with the demands of a mysterious fate.

He is guided by Annora, a mystical healer whose apparent all-knowing nature keeps him under her influence; manipulated by Milus Corbett, a cunning Chamberlain with lofty political ambitions; and drawn to the Baroness Lady Love, with whom he forms a deepening bond. Wilkin faces a complex web of political, emotional, and spiritual challenges as he seeks to uncover his ultimate purpose.