Maimun, knowing he must destroy the Stone of Tymorabut not sure how to accomplish the task, begs for help from famed wizard Malchor Harpell, but the magician's price may be too steep for Maimun to bear.
Armed with his late mentor's cloak and magical sword, Maimun sets out on a dangerous and adventurous journey determined to find the stolen stone of Tymora and avenge the death of his mentor while eluding the evil demon Asbeel, who is also searching for the precious stone.
A twelve-year-old orphan who possesses a stone that brings good luck to its owner runs afoul of a terrifying half-demon, but finds an ally in the elf Drizzt Do'Urden.