On the south-west coast of India are the kingdoms of the Malabar- where the Zamorin of Kozhikode- the Raja (King) of Kottayam and various other kings vie for power. Kunhaayan is humble born but his sharp wit and quick thinking take him to the region's foremost teacher- and from there to the courts of the kings engaged in perpetual competition. Kunhaayan can find magic solutions to problems that could create trouble and mayhem.