In a future where men and women live out their fantasies in online dream worlds. One such world is The Realm. A fantasy kingdom where dream characters interact in a world of endless possibility. John Amber, an assistant librarian is content playing a mild mannered hermit mage named Ardel. Until Ardel is mysteriously murdered by powerful assassins. With expansive book knowledge of The Realm, a noob character and a single friend, John seeks out the reasons for Ardel's murder and a chance for vengeance. His quest will take him across continents and pit him against legendary heroes and monsters as he risks everything to unravel the deepest mystery's of The Realm.