Brian joins the Munty Reserve Forces for the smart uniform and some easy money. It doesn't take long for his plan to unravel. Barbara finally gets into the Seers Guild and Steg joins a Dragon Spotting Society. The fact that a dragon hasn't been spotted in Munty in over 30 years doesn't dampen their enthusiasm. Meanwhile Howell has realised that there is something menacing lurking outside Munty and it's getting closer...