Alaric doesn't let anyone tell him how to live his dangerous life spent robbing the rich barons and wicked squires who inhabit his medieval world. One day, deep in the forest trails, he encounters a soldier of the King. Far from robbing this formidable knight, Alaric is persuaded to visit the King's castle and discover for himself what a meaningful life looks like.

This new life that unfolds in front of him is filled with adventures, sword fights on flat prairies and steep mountains against powerful enemies, new friends, and even a girl whose smile lingers in his mind.