Set in Medieval France during the Hundred Years War, Joan is the story ofEmil, a young woman raised as a man by Baudricourt, the same man who took Joanof Arc under his wing. Guided by visions of La Pucelle (the name given to Joanby followers), Emil seeks to unite France under the divine rule of the King.Emil travels through many of the same landmark battlefields as Joan, and gainsher own followers in the process. However, Emil is opposed by the dauphin Louis,a brute enforcer who fears no divine power and is making his own bid to rule thecountry!