Late night an army of imperial soldiers commanded by Priest Drwc invade Gael village in Erin Island, but find it empty except for Priestess Riannon. Drwc threatens to have her torture until he realizes that she is the descendant of the Elf King Pwyll. He plans sacrifice her to revive the Demon Lord Arawn to rule the world. Riannon tries to kill herself, but surrenders when Drwc's men capture two children. She cooperates and is put under his mind control spell after she reveals her true name. Meanwhile, the Gael villagers return from their hunting trip lead by the tribe's First Warrior…