Ellekarr is a young Drakonite betrothed to a local blacksmith in Great Drakonia. One day, he learns that a terrible evil is poisoning the well in town, and Ellekarr must leave on a quest to find the cure to the poison, and save his beloved fiancee from a slow and terrible death. His firey blade was forged by her for him, as Ellekarr was already known as an excellent swordsman, having competed in a variety of sword fighting and trick competitions.