<p>Ben Transom is a simple farmer who sings off-key to his horse
and wishes he were a bard. But when a goblin raid from the
Shiddow Mountains destroys Ben's simple life, he is sent to
petition the king for justice and is thrown into an adventure greater
than he ever dreamed.</p>

<p>Along the way, Ben meets the warrior-princess Jess and the
pacifist wizard Ernie. Soon they learn that the evil wizard Rimmah
has enslaved Jess's parents and seeks to conquer the entire kingdom
of Tarn, and Ben finds himself caught up in events more dangerous
than he ever imagined.</p>

<p>Although Ben has a weak understanding of economics and public
restrooms, it is his kind and honest nature that keeps the band
together despite goblins, rogues, and creatures far more foul that
Rimmah sends their way. He is just a simple farmer, but he soon
discovers that both the princess and the wizard are depending on
him to get them to the city of Galdoron and attempt a daring rescue
of the king and queen.</p>