Long ago, the wizards had vanished from the world, and all knowledge was left hidden in riddles. Morgon, prince of the simple farmers of hed, proved himself a master of such riddles when he staked his life to win a crown...Long ago, the wizards had vanished from the world, and all knowledge was left hidden in riddles. Morgon, prince of the simple farmers of hed, proved himself a master of such riddles when he staked his life to win a crown from the dead lord of aum.