The saga continues as pirates attempt to drown Morag, but she is rescued by whales and is able to identify her attackers. This leads to an invasion of the Faroe Islands where Morag suffers the loss of a dear friend in a fight with a fire-breathing dragon.But it is the death of the young Maid of Norway that brings Morag the greatest anguish, and has her face the fires of heresy when she is condemned as a witch.

During this time David finds a crystal skull and the Dewar of Glendochart, a Druid Priest, is able to make the skull tell of future events. David and the young Robert the Bruce are sent on a mission to complete the task of two murdered monks. Assassins try for the life of the young heir to the throne.

Brother and sister Seton witness the death of Black Angus MacDougall at the Battle of Caskieben.