After a terrible war, medieval England is under the watchful eye of The Guild, formed centuries past to ensure that society has a chance to rebuild slowly and safely. Adept at playing many roles, its powerful Guildsmen - at times warriors, wizards or spies - serve as judges and executioners to protect the fragile society. Their plans are thrown into turmoil by an invading force that no-one saw coming...a Japanese fleet, bringing with it fanatical...