Wipple, companion to the magician Midrak Earthshaker, unexpectedly falls to Earth just after the guardians of the Tree of Life have been attacked by Girval, a creature of immense age and power. So begins their adventure to save The Tree of Life which has remained hidden at the centre of the Earth since the planet’s creation. They are joined in their struggle by four elves, two children and the rock people – but Girval has never been defeated!