Prisoners of Conscience

Liot Borson is a wiry fisherman of Lerwick, caught between the fierce sagas of his Norse forebears and the steady devotion of his Christian faith. He spends his days hauling nets and his evenings weaving ancient legends for anyone willing to listen, his voice as weather‑worn as the island’s cliffs. When a gathering at the wealthy Matilda Sabiston’s house brings together knitters, clergy and curious townsfolk, Liot’s storytelling becomes the spark that draws the community together.

At that night he meets the spirited Karen Sabiston, whose quick wit and own love of tales stir something unexpected in both of them. Their conversation hints at a deeper bond, as old family curses and personal ambitions linger just beneath the surface. The first act sets the stage for a clash of old‑world myth and new‑world morality, all while the sea’s restless wind whispers of fortunes yet to be decided.