With Shaytana's Eye and the Xaxian Warriors, Kreel and Xax invade the Citadel, overthrow the kingdom and take Princess Vara prisoner. Now the only hope for the kingdom is the Crystal Arrow, Talisman of Kale: it's strength alone can defeat Shaytana's Eye. Kalem searches for a hero the true hero and finds William Tell, named after the ancient hero who was the original owner of the Crystal Arrow. Kalem tells him that he is to find the Crystal Arrow and to rescue the Princess Vara, the true ruler of Kale. He sets out on his quest with his loyal dog Alvar. On his way to the Citadel he is captured and thrown into the Mines. There Will meets and befriends Leon, the Heraclean, strong and wise; and Aruna, descended from a species of wildcat, beautiful, fierce and proud. Together they escape the Mines and infiltrate the Citadel. The Princess Vara is rescued, but against her own will, for she has been hypnotised by Kreel (who seeks to use her as a pawn), and she believes he and Xax will protect h
