The town of Endurance, in 1689, is a pilgrim community enjoying strong bonds of unity, peace and prosperity. After the town experiences several disasters, the citizens succumb to hysteria. They focus their blame on a lonely, vulnerable widow- Beth Whitlow who was renowned for her unique mystic talents. She is Judged and condemned to banishment in a remote location for the crimes of witchcraft. While she struggles to survive, she swears a solemn oath revenge on her tormentors. In time, Beth's tragedy is forgotten and the affluence of the community seems to be restored. Then one day, a new child is adopted by the Stafford family and raised in kind regard. Yet he is the subject of suspicious whispers by the townsfolk. Unknown to Noah Stafford; Elrick, the son of Beth Whitlow, is doomed to a dark purpose through no fault of his own. When Elrick becomes a young man, he experiences horrifying transformations that drives him to mete out a bloody terrifying revenge on Beth's persecutors. Elrick's despair is relieved only by the love of his determined young cousin, Pricilla. As he learns the truth of his identity, the people of Endurance face the final conflict that brings painful revelations to heal their troubled past.