This is the first in the series of books chronicling the life of the immortal Sir Arthor Raleigh. His family destroyed by plague, he is adopted by the Magus Helehena Raleigh and knighted by King Arthur. His many adventures shadowed by Gozumet, the god of chaos. All the triumph and tragedy that is his life meant to groom him as Gozumet's personal herald. But he has other plans. If his will is strong enough he may be able to overcome this chaotic influence and become one of the greatest champions of all time.