For the sake of prophecy the Viking King, Alakurth, spills his war into the city of Lezar. He is looking for someone, a child of royal blood who is different from the rest. An heir to the throne whose blood can open the sealed doors of the passage that leads to his one chance to rule the world. Finally, the unheard of is brought before him, a black Viking named Tondalaya, and he quickly discovers his search is over.