On the south-west coast of India are the kingdoms of the Malabar, where the Zamorin of Kozhikode, the Raja 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.