When out on a royal quest, the King of Zardondra becomes a royal frog. Elric, his personal servant and squire, is the only witness to the event. Elric is a secret wizard determined not to lose his head because of what happened to the king and because of his magic, which is banned in the kingdom. He does his best to turn his friend and leader back, while hiding not only his magic but the fact that the king is a frog from everyone, including the queen who must pucker up.