From the Java-born Van Doorns spring two great branches of the family. One will create vast lush vineyards. The other will settle the interior and become the first Trekboers and Afrikaners.

From Nxumalos, inhabitants of a peaceful village unchanged for centuries, come those who will unite warrior tribes into the powerful Zulu nation and intertwine forever with the Van Doorns.

From the Saltwoods, wealthy spice merchants, come missionaries and settlers who join the colored masses and influence wars and politics that will change a nation forever.