In a barbaric world, Maax, an evil high priest, learns of an ancient prophecy foretelling his death at the hands of a king's unborn child. To prevent this fate, Maax sends his witches to transfer the unborn child from the womb of the king's pregnant queen into the belly of a cow. The child is born from the cow and left to die but is discovered by a villager who raises the boy, Dar, as his own. Unbeknownst to all, the transfer imbued Dar with the miraculous ability to communicate with animals. His idyllic life is shattered when his village is brutally attacked by the Jun Horde, a group of barbarians in league with Maax.

Orphaned and out for vengeance, Dar sets out on a quest to stop Maax. Along his journey, Dar discovers his unique gift enables him to enlist the help of a majestic eagle, a pair of nimble ferrets, and a fearsome black tiger. With his animal companions by his side, Dar helps a slave girl, Kiri, escape from the clutches of an evil clan. Together, they witness the horrors inflicted by Maax's regime and come across a roving band of rebels who have felt similar losses and share a common enemy. With the stakes raised, Dar learns more about his destiny and the strength that comes from unlikely friendships and an innate connection to the animal kingdom.