Lord Murkar is well known for his vicious nature. Nothing can stand in the way of anything he desires. And he needs three magical gemstones, the 'Shards of Athenia', to help him become King of the known universe. Twelve-year-old Dusty hates unreasonable rules, criticism, and his stepfather. He wants to feel successful and be appreciated. In a dream he learns that he and his friends must find the lost 'Shards of Athenia' to keep them away from the evil Lord Murkar. Teleported to Crystalyte, a medieval planet, Dusty's unhappiness is replaced with a fight for survival as his quest begins.