The Band of the Hawk and their enigmatic commander Griffith keep securing victories after victories, raising their renown across Midland. Their reputation spreads like wildfire, drawing both allies and foes to the kingdom"s borders. Yet the newest challenge has doomed all who tried before: conquering the impregnable stronghold of Doldrey, a fortress whose walls are said to be carved from obsidian.
With warriors such as Guts—the raider captain who can topple a hundred foes with his colossal blade—this objective seems almost trivial. Still, after the clash, Guts resolves to depart from the Hawks to chase his own ambition and says goodbye to comrades, even as Griffith begs him to stay. That single act shatters Griffith"s composure and forces a choice that will forever alter both his destiny and the Hawks" future.