For Alina, daughter of the Emperor of Nabar, life is about to undergo major changes.

When the peace in her kingdom is threatened by Fugil, King of the Dark, she will find herself needing to grow very quickly.

With her faithful companion Rodrigo - the last remaining member of the Vanderloo dynasty, custodians of the 'Gold of the Wise' - the wizard Baldezaar, the clumsy dragon Varcol, Ms Enrichetta Ippopotama and the kind hearted brothers Ignazio and Pancrazio, little Alina will embark on a long journey across the Kingdom; journey which will help her grow and find within herself, the force necessary to fulfill her destiny.