An enchanter in a land where almost all magic is illegal, Stephen finds himself falsely accused and sentenced to death. Moments before Stephen is to be beheaded, the executioner turns on the guards and rescues him. In return, the executioner demands that Stephen join a band of bounty hunters and use his enchanting powers to create fighting monsters. Given little choice in the matter, Stephen reluctantly agrees, not knowing that the company's quarry is the most perilous monster of all.