Norway, 1204. A civil war between the birkebeiners ÔÇöthe king’s menÔÇö and the baglers ÔÇösupporters of the Norwegian aristocracy and the ChurchÔÇö ravages the country. Two men must protect a baby, the illegitimate son of King H├Ñkon, who will be the future king and peacemaker, from those who want to kill him.