The year is 1263 and Lord Rory of Hambrig is in charge of a castle on a hill and a sizeable estate in the country of Mallrovia, to the east of England.

He has a loyal household and a full garrison of warriors under the command of his old friend, Sir Jonny. His biggest worry is fending off raiding parties of hostile tribesmen from the swamps across the River Hurogol. All that changes, however, when the Box of Death arrives in Castle Rory…