The epic tale of the man destined to become Arthur High King of the Britons The Dark Ages: a time of chaos & bloodshed. The Roman legions have long deserted the Isles & the despotic Uther Pendragon High King of Celtic Britain is nearing death his kingdom torn apart by the jostling for his throne. Of unknown parentage Artorex in growing up in the household of his foster father Lord Ector. One day three strangers arrive & arrange for Artorex to be taught the martial skills of the warrior; blade & shield horse & fire pain & bravery. When they return years later Artorex is not only trained in the arts of battle he is also a married man. The country is in desperate straits for the great cities of the east are falling to the menace of the Saxon hordes. Artorex becomes a war chieftain & wins many battles that earns him the trust of his Celtic warriors & proves that Artorex alone can unite the tribes. But if he is to fulfil his destiny & become the High King of the Britons Artorex must find Uther's crown & sword. The future of Britain is at stake.