Complex sentence: After five years wandering the world, Lymond has recently returned to Scotland, in defiance of Scottish charges against him for treason on behalf of the English and murder, and has assembled a private band of mercenaries and ruffians who follow his ruthless, despotic leadership.
Split into simpler sentences: After five years exile, Lymond has recently returned to Scotland, in defiance of Scottish charges against him for treason on behalf of the English and murder. He has assembled a private band of mercenaries and ruffians who follow his ruthless, despotic leadership.