After three years happily married to the Lady of the Well, Owain is sought out by the knights of King Arthur, almost all of whom he defeats handily. Then, after another three year interlude, he descends into wildness, and gradually redeems himself through a series of vaguely connected adventures in which his ego trips him up, and an inexplicably devoted lion makes sure he survives.

CONTENT WARNINGS: Gore. In various combat scenes there are vivid descriptions of serious injuries, including head wounds and disembowelment. Violence against women. One woman is imprisoned and scheduled to be burned when Owain unhurriedly rescues her. Another is protected from being taken by a giant, who is suspected of intending to assault her.