In the year 1213, Rolf, son of Ranulf and Switha, is ordered to abandon the family farm and pursue a life in the priesthood. Accepting his fate, Rolf is taken to Buckfast Abbey, where he is initially pleased with his life, settling in seamlessly and learning new skills. However, following a clash of personalities, Rolf is expelled from the Abbey and thrown into a whirlwind journey, colliding with travelling players, Lords and Noblemen. But can a chance meeting with a member of the Knights Guild drastically turn his misfortune around?