Ayraak, the dreadful captain of the Croc de Fer company, has the mission to deliver and bring back the offspring of a chief Gobelin against a large pile of gold. A perilous expedition to Elven territory awaits them.A few years ago, the Sylvain Elves of the island of the Céliandes entered into war against the tribe of the Gobelins of Dumn. After a deadly confrontation, the Elves managed to capture the son of the opposing warlord and kept him hostage in order to keep the Gobelins in respect. Ayraak and six of his valorous companions, all veterans of many campaigns, do not doubt that by accepting the mission they will have to cross hell if they ever want to touch the cash of their pay... Seven, the danger and even death will punctuate their journey...