Julia Diggers' greatest rival, the dwarven Weapon-master G'nolga, has been captured by the Orkrist leader who destroyed G'nolga's home decades ago. G'nolga's sister Merigold has barely escaped intact to seek help, but before Julia can act, her students Gar and Luan head out on their own to tackle a foe they can't beat-and whom they mustn't harm even if they could!