When a power-hungry sorcerer decides to bridge the Great Chasm and conquer the elves and fairies who live on the other side, he inadvertently enables a gentle troll to reach for a much nobler dream.

Examines mummies around the world and describes how they were created.

"Having freed the trolls of Dismal Swamp from the tyranny of Stygius Rex, the reluctant troll leader, Rollo, has left the swamp on a bittersweet mission...Ludicra, the troll who now finds Rollo worthy of her attention, is distraught over his absence and convinced he needs her help..."