Above the sacrificial site, until recently consecrated to Slavic gods, now loom the sacrificial stakes of the Avar demon Simurg. And from their tips stare the blind heads of murdered Czechs. The cruel Zličans, led by the descendants of self-proclaimed nomadic warlords, have crossed the Vltava and conquered the sacred Libušín, the glorious Budeč, and many other hillforts and villages. The Czechs are hiding in the forests, and it seems there is no hope of salvation. However, Krok's daughters are determined not to leave their kinsmen in slavish subjugation. Although they have been divided by war and the dark magic of Prince Hordag and the sorceress Ashiga, they are planning a counter-attack. But they will need reinforcements. The brave Bivoj, therefore, heads north at the head of a small retinue to ask for help from the mighty sorcerer Přemysl, prince of the Lemuzes. Of course, their enemies will want to prevent him from delivering the message. They are planning an attack on Levý Hradec, one of the last free Czech hillforts, and the participation of the northern tribes in the battle would tip the balance of power. The culmination of the two-part novel based on the Ancient Bohemian Legends is once again a thrilling adventure full of magic and fierce battles.
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