In the heart of Metsweding, the village thrives under the watchful eye of the Gods. Every 50 years, a chosen soul ascends to the Watchtower, anointing blessings and safeguarding the realm. Matlhodi, the current Watcher, aware of the impending danger, selects Modise as her successor. A fierce warrior with a noble heart, Modise grapples with the burden of his calling, torn between duty and desire, he attempts to resist the call to the Watchtower.