When Rhodar rescues a young woman from the clutches of a family of vicious trolls, he doesn't realize that his quest to restore the spell on his battle-axe may have to wait until the scheme of the evil sorcerer Kastabaan to become King of Maridaan has been foiled. His resolve not to become captivated by his feelings for Saleen is put to the test. His journey may end in Maridaan.