Born to a Kelltish princess, Red is a Northland smith's slave by capture, but a warrior at heart, and a generous lover - as his many admirers attest. Rescued from Orkish wolf riders by the lovely Sword Maiden, Freya, he sets out on a long quest that takes him, via an enchanting druidess called Fion, to the slaughter of Grakel, the terrible Firedrake, in the icy Iron Mountains. The town of Yorvic beckons, with a redhead called Mohirah and a settled life. But Red is soon off to join the Viker dragon boats, to raid his homeland, Alban. Here he meets the McLarys of the Dark Isle, a clan involved...