Valdo, son of the halfling hero Thaldo, who saved the small-folk people of the Little Dells in ages past, finds himself torn between protecting his people during an invasion of foul goblin-folk, or journeying through dangerous lands to defeat their enemy in his stronghold. Joined with powerful dwarf, elf, halfling and human adventurers, Valdo travels battles deadly threats against enemies he could never have imagined. Wielding his father's enchanted weapon and magic from his supernatural patron, this halfling hero faces death under many guises. Will Valdo find the resolve and inner strength he needs to save his homeland? Can he overcome the powerful prince Mordvig, a goblin-prince of immense power? Will he eventually reach the fortress of his enemy, Dread Hollow and defeat the greatest enemy he has ever faced, the diabolic Kobold King?