Jan, the prince of the unicorns, is high-spirited, reckless-and the despair of his mighty father, Korr. Reluctantly, Korr allows Jan to accompany the other initiate warriors on a pilgrimage. Soon Jan's curiosity leads him, along with his friend Dagg, and their mentor, the female warrior Tek, into the greatest dangers-deadly gryphons, sly pans, wyverns, pards, and renegade unicorns. Yet time after time they are rescued, leading Jan to wonder: Am I the heir to a special destiny?
Jan was born under a dark moon impetuous, head strong, prince of unicorns. His spirits was stronger than any others colt's; his eyes brighter.
This year Jan's mighty father Korr knows Jan is to young and to curious for the perilous juorney. But he does not forsee force upon Jan a terriable joice.
Jan's destiny will bhe destiny of all unicorns. When the time comes, will he be strong enough to face the fire?