The king of the trees

the long version

What do an ancient wooden box, a jeweled medallion and some mysterious, green-garbed strangers share in common? When Rolin son of Gannon lands in the middle of this riddle, a white-robed old man launches him on an adventure worlds beyond the walls of his little log cabin. With the help of some grumpy griffins and a long-lost prophecy, Rolin and his newfound friend, Scanlon, battle a fiendish foe and his underworld army. Together, they embark upon a perilous quest for the fabled Isle of Luralin and the Tree of Life. When all hope seems lost, Rolin and his companions must learn to trust the King with their very lives if Rolin is to fulfill his royal destiny. The fate of many worlds and peoples hangs in the balance. In the end, Rolin learns that, "The greatest help oft comes in harm's disguise to those with trusting hearts and open eyes."