When Tom and Elenna encounter Malvel while searching for the armor that he stole, they learn that the wizard has unleashed a new wave of evil beasts against Avantia, and set off to face the first of these, the mysterious Zepha.

When Tom and Elenna encounter Malvel while searching for the armor that he stole, they learn that the wizard has unleashed a new wave of evil beasts against Avantia, and set off to face the first of these, the mysterious Zepha. Adam Blade is in his late twenties, and was born in Kent, England. His parents were both history teachers and amateur artists, and Adam grew up surrounded by his father's paintings of historic English battles which left a lifelong mark on his imagination. He was also fascinated by the ancient sword and shield that hung in his father's office. Adam’s father said they were a Blade family heirloom.Sadly, Adam does not have his own Ice Dragon or Ghost Panther. But he really wishes he did!