Alex the meek has a dark past in a land plagued by political intrigue, corruption and conspiracy, that refuses to leave him alone, and puts him on a collision course with his worst fears as a young father. He must win the day without magic, with no special training, and hardly a friend in the entire world ! Outflanked, outnumbered, and overwhelmed, his only hopes are people who are betting against him. Ensemble cast of heroes and adversaries.