Beowulf
With Slean and Thane Scorann missing, Beowulf and Rate, Thane of the Varni, charge out into the forest in search of them. But with the Gathering fast approaching and Rheda's bid for leadership depending on the hope of the ever-loyal Scorann's vote, Beowulf questions whether their disappearance might be more than a simple coincidence.
The people of Herot prepare for the battle of all battles with Beowulf at the helm.
Rheda returns to Herot alone, with news of betrayal and a pending attack.
Beowulf grapples with Elvina's secret and the fact that he has fallen in love with her.
