From the back cover: Journey to the fabled land of Zind, to the enchanted Isle of the mighty warrior-wizard Darksmoke, an ancient and subtle master of arcane arts and fell toxins. The inhabitants of the Nameless Village shudder to hear Darksmoke's name, even though they live their insignificant lives in the shadow of the great mountain that covers Darksmoke's mysterious halls. Only the clever, the stout of heart, and the strong-willed ones pass the Swirling Forest to reach the Dome of Darksmoke. And fewer yet return...