After his mother's death, Yuri begins a journey to search for his uncle in the North. Along the way, he discovers many extraordinary gifts that he has been blessed with and becomes the most powerful gifted human in many years. He narrowly escapes with his life between clashes with the sorcerers of the king and attacks from wild creatures that are half human and half animal. These adventures introduce him to a new best friend and to the love of a beautiful elf maiden as they all prepare for a battle with the evil one. All he really wants is to help his animal friends and teach others to use the gifts he has discovered.