Hurdis is the illegitimate daughter of a noble ruler with extraordinary abilities. She uses her witchcraft to harm people, sending terrible diseases and disasters both to her fellow tribesmen and to her enemies. Trying to take revenge on his own father Freyvid, Hördis starts a war... Two tribes, the Quitta and the Fjalli, meet in a decisive battle, and Hördis enjoys his victory. But she still doesn’t know that the giant Berg, the guardian of the stones who protects the peace of these places, is already looking for her... The book was also published under the title “Standing Stones.”