After a historic introduction of a dragon slayer, a young boy from the Wendover Lowlands, by a strange turn of fate becomes immersed into a world of high adventure. He is thrust into a sea of politics that contradicts common decency. Although Brandyn is incorruptible, he is full of delusions about slaying a dragon and rescuing a damsel in distress. He is rudely awakened when he learns of treachery in this king's court. He is forced to stand up to wickedness and restore order, but in doing so, he makes a powerful enemy. Brandyn realizes that he is in love with April. a beautiful maiden from Wendover, but the ambitious Lucio learns this and plots against him. The challenges he faces as a squire and the crisis that ensues when he is knighted, will lead Brandyn away from his homeland and his true love.