"The Messenger, the Story of Joan of Arc" depicts the short life of Joan of Arc. She was born in a small village in France called Domremy in 1412. At this time the Hundred Years War was in action and Joan was caught right in the middle of it. English forces controlled most of northern France, while Burgundians held the areas in the east. Joan was only around sixteen years old when she began to see visions. She convinces herself that she is a messenger of God. She believes He needs her to complete the mission of setting France free from English rule and to crown Charles VII, the Dauphin of France, King. There is a man in her visions that basically predicts what is going to happen and tells her. She bases her actions on these predictions and is so faithful to her religion and visions that she is successful in her "mission." .
Joan goes to meet with the Dauphin to explain that she was sent from God and that she will free France and take him to Reims to be crowned. He then gives Joan a horse and sends her with an army with a sword she found in a field. The English were going to gain control over Orleans, but Joan and her army defeat them after bloody yet victorious battles. Joan is disturbed by how many people were killed during the first battle but continues on instead to complete her duties. Joan was triumphant in her battles mostly because she was so determined and was always present on the front line, which gave her soldiers motivation and only angered the enemy even more. Her courage is evident after being shot by an English archer with an arrow. Joan still continued to fight. Both of Joan's missions were complete. The Dauphin was finally crowned King in 1429 and the French army became victorious.
Ultimately, Joan was at battle and was captured by the Burgundians after being locked out of the city's gates in order to keep the enemies out as well. King Charles VII was persuaded not to pay Joan's ransom.