The Romans have left Britannia and the country is being ravished by the Saxon and Norse invaders, this is the world into which that Merlin is born. The son of a Welsh princess and an unknown father, rumoured to be the Prince of Darkness himself, Merlin discovers the magic and sanctuary of the Crystal Cave from a very early age. Forced to flee his grandfather's court after an attempted poisoning, Merlin retreats to the Crystal Cave where the god, Myrrdin, sends him on a mission to raise the King Sword, Excalibur, for the unborn Once and Future King. Pursued by the Dark Lord Aravin and his Dark Riders, Merlin is joined by the White Wolf, Cafall. Aided by the people he meets, Merlin is forced to finally confront the Dark Lord in the Throne Room of Aravin. Excalibur, The Seeking for the Sword is a magical and exciting tale set in the Dark Ages when the old gods are leaving Britannia. Their final act is to prepare the way, through Merlin, for the Coming of the Once and Future King, King Arthur.