The kingdom of Avantia is shocked by the return of the king's brother, Prince Angelo, believed killed in battle many years ago. But when he banishes Tom and Elenna from Avantia they travel to the Wildlands in search of the truth about Prince Angelo, but first they must tackle Querzol, a man-eating mangrove tree.

After Tom and Elenna return to Avantia to reveal that King Angelo is actually an imposter, that have to battle Xerkan, a dangerous shapeshifter in the service of the king.