Dwight, Gretta, and Zeke investigate the dozens of mysterious holes that are being dug in Woodside for no apparent reason. Clues lead them to Mr. Dale, who is in shambles and about to crack. Hexela and Baldric track a Tovenar and learn that the end of the world is nigh. Dwight and Gretta go with Mr. Dale to the Swine & Slosh Tavern to retrace his steps.

Sir Aldred ambushes Baldric and Hexela and steals the most dangerous thing he could. Captured in the Basement of the Swine & Slosh, Dwight and Gretta are forced to watch Sir Aldred carry out his evil plan.

Sir Aldred and Sporg find the reliquary of tovenar bones but hit a few snags along the way. Uncle Arnolf responds to Gretta's plea, agreeing to help her. And a reformed thief gives Dwight and Gretta the information they need to get ahead of the Tovenars.