In the 13th century, Walter of Gurnie, a disinherited Saxon youth, is forced to flee England. With his friend, Tristram, he falls in with the army of the fierce but avuncular General Bayan, and journeys all the way to China, where both men become involved in intrigues in the court of Kublai Khan.
Walter of Gurnie
Bayan
Maryam
Tristram Griffin
King Edward
Alfgar
Anthemus
Countess Eleanor of Lessford
Mahmoud
Lu Chung
Wilderkin
Simeon Beautrie
Edmond
Friar Roger Bacon
Lu Chung (voice)
Harry
