The royal family of Sparta is going to be destroyed. Prince Jules, second son of King Argalus, has arranged to have them assassinated. Only Princess Asimee escapes and hides her newborn baby. Sometime later, Aurum, a seven-year-old, is going to the Agoge to start his training to become a Spartan warrior. He battles fearsome beasts, makes a new friend, and a terrible enemy. He and his friend discover a baby dragon. When they travel to Dragon Valley, they find unexpected treasures and even find a way to restore a lost one to his family. When disaster strikes Aurum's life, his new friends are mistakenly accused. Will Aurum be able to rescue them before they are thrown into the Chasm Of Caeadas? Will Prince Jules be brought to justice?
