When a legendary sword, an ancient Arabian scimitar, is sent to Joe Dawson, one of the Watchers, with instructions to give it to immortal Scottish warrior Duncan MacLeod, Joe sets out to unravel the secrets of the sword and why it is being sent to the Highlander.
He is immortal.A Scottish warrior born four hundred years ago. He is not alone.For centuries he has fought others like himself.He can die only if a foe takes his head,capturing his life-force in an event known as the Quicking.But his battles are eternal...for in the end,there can be only one.