: As Žižka protects Katherine from corrupt forces, he begins to see the suffering of the common people. He eventually stops fighting for coin and starts fighting for the liberation of the Bohemian people, transitioning from a sellsword to a resistance leader. Historical Accuracy vs. Fiction

The movie focuses on a time of political and religious chaos following the death of the reigning Holy Roman Emperor.

: Mercenary leader Jan Žižka (Ben Foster) is hired by Lord Boresh (Michael Caine) to kidnap Lady Katherine (Sophie Lowe). Katherine is the fiancée of the powerful Lord Rosenberg, whose alliance is crucial to Sigismund’s grab for power.