Dear Reader, This is the story of Root Karbunkulus, who is probably the same age as you and maybe even the same height. And if you are brave and clever, then you have that in common as well. Perhaps that is where your similarities end. Unless, of course, you long for adventure. If you do, and you thrill over magic, then, there too, you are quite like Root. Now, suppose you think the perfect companion is a trusty Hovermutt, and a cursed castle makes for a grand home (as long as you avoid the cold spots). Well then, you and Root are in fine company indeed. So, when Root’s magic fails, and her confidence wanes, but she must keep searching for the fabled Miist of Kalliope no matter what, even if it means facing Sea Wraiths and worse, big fat cheaters, what, dear reader, would you do?