Britain in the fifth century was a land torn by war, while Melchior was a man torn by choice. His son is accused of murder, his daughter is forced to marry a brutal king, and his sister is driving him mad, but a prophetic vision saves him from despair. A father will endure great trials to ensure his children's happiness.
Threatened by a mystery race, an inter-alien alliance committee decides it must destroy the planet to keep Earth's resources from falling into the wrong hands. But faithful friends fight for humanity's right to prove their worth.