In the shadowed heart of the Winterlands lies a terror reborn, a darkness that coils in the depths of Ylferdun: the Black Dragon. When this fearsome beast claims dominion over the land, a desperate young man named Gareth embarks on a perilous journey to seek the aid of the legendary Dragonsbane, John Aversin. Aversin, the only living man with the prowess to slay a dragon, is drawn from the comfort of his scholarly life and into the fray, alongside Jenny Waynest, a half-trained sorceress and the mother of his children. Together, they venture south, toward a kingdom ensnared in deceit and facing the brink of rebellion. Amidst the opulence and decay of the court, they find themselves ensnared in a web of political intrigue and dark magic. The king, bewitched by the powerful sorceress Zyerne, turns a blind eye to their quest. As the dragon feasts upon those who dare challenge it, John, Jenny, and Gareth must navigate a treacherous path, pitting them against the most formidable foe of all, Morkeleb, the wisest and mightiest of his kind. Their journey is a testament to courage, love, and the enduring power of sacrifice—a riveting saga that captures the essence of heroism against the backdrop of an imperiled realm.