Cardigan

In the mist‑cloaked valleys of a fledgling America, a fragile peace holds between the scar‑red soldiers of the Redcoats and the fierce, forest‑bound warriors whose skins blaze like autumn leaves. The land hums with the lowing of cattle, the clatter of mills, and the whispered prayers of those who tend the furrows, while ghost‑flowers bloom from forgotten battlefields. Amid this raw, untamed beauty, the lingering echo of a long‑standing feud steadies the rhythm of daily life, hinting at deeper currents beneath the tranquil surface.

Into this world steps a young man named Cardigan, whose plans for a simple spring fishing trip are interrupted by the noisy arrival of classmates Peter and Esk. Their schoolmaster has vanished, leaving the boys to grapple with idle days and restless curiosity. As the river thaws and the ice shatters, Cardigan’s quiet ambitions begin to stir, promising an adventure that may reshape his place in a landscape where history and legend intertwine.