Der Sachsenspiegel: Eine Geschichte aus der Hohenstaufenzeit

At a lone crossroads in the Harz foothills stands a sturdy timber inn, its thatched roof crowned by a rusted iron sign. The courtyard is ringed by barns, storerooms and a blossoming orchard, offering travelers a brief haven amid the winding trade routes. From its windows one can see a distant imperial palace, jagged cliffs, and the legendary Blocksberg looming under a bluish dusk.

Inside, a tall, scholarly figure—Eike von Repgow—sits alone at a carved table, nursing two pewter cups while his thoughts drift between law and legend. His quiet reverie is broken by the arrival of Graf Hoyer of Falkenstein, whose boisterous greeting sparks an unexpected reunion. As the two men exchange words over the lingering scent of ale, the stage is set for a tale that weaves personal ambition with the formative spirit of the Sachsenspiegel.