It’s the last week of school term and David can’t wait to return to Hydrenia for the Easter holidays. But when Dad forces him to see accomplished therapist Uncle Darius, David soon learns therapy is the last thing on his uncle’s mind. Unlike his parents, he actually believes David’s stories about Esmorde are true … and he has the evidence to prove it. He blackmails David to steal mythril from Esmorde in exchange for the safety of his family and friends.

Finally presented with the chance to get his uncle off his back, David unwittingly sets off a chain of events that threatens the peace of Esmorde, and possibly the universe itself …