Nineteen-year-old Kilick Highwater has lived his whole life in a village where nothing ever happens. His only friend, James, dreams of slaying monsters and going on adventures, but Kilick is content to spend his days doing nothing.But Kilick's peaceful existence is shattered when his older brother Tantas returns from fighting in a far-off war, and - with his dying breath - asks Kilick to go on a perilous mission.Before dying, Tantas bequeaths Kilick a magical sword - with a blade so sharp it can practically cut through anything. Accompanied by a ragtag band of misfits, Kilick sets out on the epic quest he never wanted - where he'll face ancient monsters, evil witches, gigantic dragons and more!