When being hunted down, the protagonist Cory stumbles into a cave where a dragon is imprisoned, and he dies right beside the creature. The dying dragon strikes a pact with the deceased Cory, binding their lives together from that moment on.
To save his childhood‑sweetheart, Cory sets off on a journey bearing the Dragon‑Heart, bound for the magical realm of Yenia. Along the way, they face countless dangers and trials and meet a diverse cast of characters, each heading toward the same destination
