In a strange land of realms and magic comes a barbarian in search of a Forbidden City where there are monsters, magic and a king who just doesn't want to be king. Throw in one very peculiar castle that appears to have its own personality. Oh and did I mention one neurotic dragon? Then we have Azalea, a warrior of exceptional beauty that has no equal with a sword, who's being wrongfully pursued for a crime that she didn't commit. Add Zack Braeden's fateful companion and the barbarian's horse Finn, both with an attitude but the horse just might be more intelligent. Sprinkled with romance and topped with humor.