In IX century Europe, on the brink of Polands birth, a cruel prince, Popiel, murders his cousins to ensure his sons succession. His crimes lead to an uprising of his subjects lead by the former commander of Popiels army, Piastun, and a young hunter and warrior, Ziemowit. Meanwhile Ziemowit falls in love with Dziwa, lovely girl who is to become a priestess in the local temple ...