Summary: This episode covers the years 670 to 685. The main characters are: King Ecgfrith of Northumbria - son of Oswiu, former hostage of the Mercians, and generally tough dude. King Wulfhere of Mercia - son of Penda, veteran warrior, and leader of a growing southern Hegemony. Queen AEthelthryth of Northumbria - Queen of Ecgfrith's, unhappy wife, and aspiring nun. Bishop Wilfrid - The most powerful man in the Northern Clergy
