In the humble land of Hogsfeet, where fried troll fat is considered a delicacy and dancing mice perform in the streets, it is punishable by death to possess a spoon. But Bartholomew Canterbury is unhappy with his boring life. And when a peddler knocks on his door, gesturing towards a wooden cart filled to the brim with goods, Bartholomew decides to take a chance. He purchases a spoon.