The Shield Brethren,
an order of warrior monks, search for a way to overthrow the horde, even
as the invaders take its members hostage. Forced to fight in the
Mongols’ Circus of Swords, Haakon must prove his mettle or lose his life
in the ring. His bravery may impress the enemy, but freedom remains a
distant dream.
Father Rodrigo receives a prophecy from God and
believes it’s his mission to deliver the message to Rome. Though a
peaceful man, he resigns himself to take up arms in the name of his
Lord. Joining his fight to save Christendom are the hunter Ferenc,
orphan Ocyrhoe, healer Raphael, an
Description:
The Shield Brethren, an order of warrior monks, search for a way to overthrow the horde, even as the invaders take its members hostage. Forced to fight in the Mongols’ Circus of Swords, Haakon must prove his mettle or lose his life in the ring. His bravery may impress the enemy, but freedom remains a distant dream.
Father Rodrigo receives a prophecy from God and believes it’s his mission to deliver the message to Rome. Though a peaceful man, he resigns himself to take up arms in the name of his Lord. Joining his fight to save Christendom are the hunter Ferenc, orphan Ocyrhoe, healer Raphael, an