In this story set in the 'Dark Ages' of British history, two brothers -
twins Alfred and Leofric - help win a tribal conflict, but faced with 'a
fate worse than death', they take to the road. They are seeking
adventure and fame and are faced with opposition when Alfred falls in
love with a beautiful (aren't they all?) princess. He is challenged to
complete a quest to prove he is worthy of her. That's when the
difficulties begin.