Beowulf
It’s the day of the Gathering. The fate of the Shieldlands is only moments away, but having lost some of her closest allies, Rheda's chances of becoming leader of these great realms and thus preventing civil war looks bleak and her worries escalate.
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.
