After the ancient kingdom of Parros is invaded by Mongaul’s armies and its king and queen are slain, the twin jewels of the realm, princess Rinda and prince Remus, manage to escape using a mysterious device hidden within the palace. Lost in Roodwood, they are rescued from Mongaul soldiers by a strange leopard‑headed man who remembers only the words “Aurra” and “Guin,” which he believes are his own name.