It is the year 918 and good King Könrad is dying! In the midst of a bitter civil war, a successor must be selected for East Fränkia – immediately! But which highborn lord could it be? Duke Heinrich of Säxony has been a rebel himself, but could he now become the chosen ruler of a divided East Frånkia? Who might support him? Who might defy him? Evil schemes abound, hidden within the wicked motives of unseen schemers. Will destiny act to guide the realm? If so, will it be steered by Christian priests or directed by Nørse mystics? Who can know?