Owen Dorr Bard of the Oaken Isle of Dyffid, singer of songs, teller of tales and spy, finds himself entangled in the lives of Royalty, mercenaries, and strolling players. He listens to their tales and shares their dangers. He begins to realise their meeting up may not be coincidence but the work of another's hand. But whose? Chaos is stirring and he may yet have a part to play.