The Wiglaff Tales: Book One of the Wiglaff Chronicles: 1 (Wiglafff Chronicles)

Roman imperial forces are massing to invade and enslave Caledonia. Wiglaff son of the great warrior Mordru is shunned by his father as unsuitable warrior material. An unusual child Wiglaff has visions and an uncanny relationship with the natural world. He becomes the protégé of the shaman Ugard and learns how to focus his powers to bring rain and affect events. Meanwhile Wiglaffs warrior sister Winna quietly forms a band of warrior women from the nearby villages. The shaman his protégé Wiglaff and Winna join forces to combat this formidable enemy. Imperial forces mass for an onslaught against the villagers and the situation looks hopeless until the shamans defeat the enemy by using white and black magic. Alma a Roman double agent insinuates herself into Wiglaffs household and provides critical intelligence about imperial intentions and movements. Wiglaff foresees a greater threat to Caledonia than imperial forces however as two Roman scouts are taken prisoner by Winnas warriors who are followers of a crucified man named Jesus. When negotiations break down and the Caledonian Confederacy prepares to go to all-out war with Rome will Wiglaff and his companions be able to save their village?