Darkness has fallen on Hartin yet one believes the few whispers of an ancient evil that escape the rampage until the grunks pound through their doors. The only hope of the conquered stands on the shoulders of Drowen and his companions. They must obtain the aid of the mythical race of dwarves. Legend says they kw how to fight the monstrous rats invading the land. But disaster strikes soon after they leave Hartin. Separated from everyone, Drowen must use all his wits and skills to survive grunks, demons, and monsters unkwn. And a beautiful foxen girl will test him in ways he never expected. In the end, ather town's fate will ride on his shoulders, a battle to the death. And if he fails, all of Ethygas will fall.