Qventin Durward

A shattered France in the late‑15th century provides a vivid backdrop of clashing loyalties and relentless ambition. Noble houses, from the proud dukes of Burgundy to the distant feudal lords of Auvergne, vie for power while swarms of mercenaries—known as “Tondeurs” and “Ecorcheurs”— ravage the countryside, turning every village into a potential battlefield. Amid this turmoil, the court is a glittering yet corrupt arena where chivalry and excess coexist, and tournaments draw restless adventurers seeking fortune and fame.

Into this turbulent world two brothers emerge, each bearing the weight of family honor and personal desire. Their divergent paths lead them through the tangled politics of Louis XI’s court, a king whose cold calculation masks a fierce determination to restore order. As alliances shift and danger lurks at every corner, the brothers must decide whether to serve the crown, pursue their own ambitions, or simply survive the chaos that threatens to consume them all.