In the land of Arcania, the homestead of the centaurs and gargoyles, there lives a dragon named Spike. After his mother vanishes, Spike is left in the care of his uncle, a bitter centaur named Tirek.

Eight years pass and Spike discovers an old map stored in a wardrobe, along with a shield and a small chest bearing his name. After reading the contents of the scroll, Spike discovers that his mother traveled northwards to a foreign territory called Tambelon.

Taking everything that was left for him in the wardrobe, Spike embarks on a journey north to find out what happened to his mother. However, lurking in the shadows are two mercenaries intent on capturing him for reasons unknown, and the Count of Tambelon, who patiently waits for Spike's arrival.

(Elements of this story come from Dungeons and Discords and Gen 1 MLP)