Synopsis: Daughter of the Saxon chieftain, Rulf, and his swan maiden bride, Odette was orphaned when the forces of Charles Martel laid siege to her beloved village. While Odette is initiated into Athla's disciplines of passion and surrender, powerful forces work beyond the borders. The vampire priests of Loki seek to possess Odette in order to sacrifice her to their deity. What neither the vampires nor Lady Vanda know is that Loki's plans include more than a mere rite. For the malevolent god seeks release from his ancient prison for a single purpose-to destroy sensuality and love forever in the world of mankind.