As the rightful heir of the late King Ronan, Tilda wants to deliver her people from famine and strife. But on the eve of her coronation, her younger brother, backed by a cabal of power-hungry lords, usurps her throne and casts her into exile. Guided by strange visions, Tilda decides to take back her kingdom. With the help of her last remaining allies, the wise Tankred and the loyal Bertil, she travels in secret through the hinterland of her kingdom....