Raised in a time of war, prophecy and magic; within the safe walls of the King's Palace in Sarolia, Nilis has become complacent. Burdened by a keen intellect, and an inclination to speak the truth in a world where lies are the most valuable commodity, Nilis finds peace in study and isolation… but deep in his heart he longs for adventure. Accompanied by the only two friends he has ever made, a pair of uncles he barely knows, a secretive elf and the most powerful man in the kingdom, Nilis embarks on a grand quest where he learns that the most terrifying threats are those that are born in the hearts of men. Experiencing wonders that surpass his expectations, Nilis' determination to succeed is made stronger when he discovers that the fate of the Kingdom, and all within it, is tied to the Dragonscrolls.