It has been reported that King Thornoak is coming out of his exile in the ancient, sacred site of Paanu Assagwa to address his subjects in Argonis' capital, the great city of Anganor. Aradis and Girion arrive in Anganor with their spirits high, hoping to meet with Thornoak and persuade him to reunite the quarreling people of Argonis so that, together, they might make a stand against the powerful Witch, Ravinia.
However, Thornoak doesn't arrive, and a riot ensues, leading a ruffian named Quagga to seize control of the city.
Meanwhile, Aradis and Girion seek out the Questmongers, a highly skilled guild of adventurers. Through them and their feisty leader, the Leprechaun Fergus O'Brannadon, the lads hope to reach Princess Langwana and bring her father, Thornoak, back from exile before it's too late.
As events unfold, the lads are caught up in a maelstrom of intrigue, rebellion, prophecy, magic and murder. If only they can manage to survive it, they may yet be able to bring about Argonis' deliverance.