When his tribe's village is destroyed and his brother taken prisoner during a raid by rebel soldiers, young Fordain Abendroth sets off on a quest that will change his life forever. He must journey to the legendary Kingdom of Aralia to seek help in rescuing his captive brother and restoring peace to his war-torn homeland. Along the way he encounters many friends, many dangers, and the truth about what it means to be a knight of the Golden Tree.