Branwen has started her journey to save Brython. She is aided by her two trustworthy companions. Rhodri, a half Saxon who use to be a slave to Herewolf Ironfist until he escaped and was saved by Branwen. Blodwedd, the messenger of Govannon of the Wood (one of the Shining Ones) she was an owl until she was charged with watching over Branwen and now she in an owl trapped in a human's body. Her final companion is Fain her trusty falcon guide. But Blodwedd brings tidings of distaster, the costal village of Gwylan Canu is in danger so they sneak into Doeth Palas to warn Iwan, the son of the Lord and Lady of Gwylan Canu. Once he is sure they can be trusted he goes to plea with Prince Llew to help him. To make sure all goes well they follow, and on their journey the old ways are revealed to her. When they reach the coastal citadel they discover Rhodri's true feelings for the owl girl and the treachery of Prince Llew.