The Holy Land is purged with blood: the Crusades have begun. The young Saladin, chivalrous and kind, holds a heroic future entwined with the bloody battles while John, an English crusader, whose past is shrouded with mystery, cites his purpose in the Holy Land solely as "redemption". They must set out on a journey that will see them learn the way of the world and meet their lords, and their demons. They must, with the bravery and guile of an eagle, descend upon the hare and toil with the trials of betrayal, freedom and love, as a warrior is born. But do not fear the wrath of God for He is on the side of the strong...