Something lurks in the shaded wood outside the Norkh Instititute's walls, and it's up to Almark and Tohrk to stop it! After Eldo is captured by a mysterious creature, Almark races to their rescue. But not to be outdone by this upstart Northern barbarian, Tohrk is hot on his heels. But with their classmate's life on the line, can these two put aside their differences before it's too late..?