Grundy tells his version of the saga of Sigifrith's heroic ancestry and of the cursed treasure guarded by the dragon Fadhmir. touching on Sigifrith's coming of age, gaining a steed and a sword worthy of a hero, and of his deeds including revenge for his father's death, and slaying the dragon Fadhmir while taking possession of the great treasure. Ending in his tragic destiny as it forces him into an impossible choice between two women: Gundrun, a powerful king's daughter, his betrothed; and Brunichild, who believes herself to be his destined soulmate.