Knight errant Maximus Daddus receives a brief, desperate letter from his former love, Duchess Jonai Anseeres-Tinian, imploring his aid in a matter of crisis. He begins a journey home with his squire Will to assist her, rekindling a love affair that had ended too soon. Together they find old friends and adventure waiting for them in Fordtown, where Will soon learns more of the history of his Master than he ever knew, beginning his growth into a knight himself. Ultimately, the duo face a destiny that awaits them both.
