Islas Filipinas, 1774--Sabina, the twelve year old daughter of a Spanish conquistador in exile, gets abducted by Iranun pirates and taken to the island of Jolo. Once there, Sabina discovers her true identity, as the granddaughter of the Sultan of Sulu. There, she meets a mysterious swordsman named Alandal. The Sultan, however, is suspicious of Alandal, and Sabina must determine if he is truly friend or foe.