In a land on the brink of war, the House of the Arts and Crafts prepares for a decisive battle that will determine the future of the realm. With the fate of their people at stake, a group of seasoned warriors and cunning scouts, led by the bold Cassivellaunus, must face the might of the House of the Lakes and Rivers. As tensions rise and the day of reckoning draws near, secrets are uncovered, alliances tested, and the price of victory becomes ever more uncertain. The advance group, clad in gleaming armour and ready for action, must navigate treacherous terrain and outwit the enemy to ensure success. Will they rise to the challenge, or will fate have other plans? The countdown to war has begun, and nothing is certain.