In Episode 11, we follow Godfrey of Bouillon's brother, Baldwin of Boulogne, as he sets off from the main army of the First Crusade on an expedition to conquer Edessa. The Armenian ruler of Edessa, Thoros, invites Baldwin to aid him against the local Turks, but a coup in the city might ensure that Baldwin and Thoros won't be sharing power for long.
Baldwin of Boulogne is an interesting figure: politically ruthless, dedicated to personal advancement, a brilliant politician, outstanding general, and highly literate and knowledgable in Church law. His ambition would contribute enormously to the success of the First Crusade and the establishment of the Kingdom of Jerusalem.
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