Against the rampage of the Vikings stands a single man. There were cruel times when the whole country ravages bloodthirsty warriors who are not afraid of anything or death themselves. The only king Alfred still believes that he can resist the Vikings and put the kingdom on his feet again. However, they have thinned the ranks of exhausted soldiers, so they entrust the dangerous task of young monk Mathew. The way he can handle a risky mission will decide on the outcome of the upcoming battle.