Secrets of the Dark Forest. The parents of 7-year-old Jan - the Keepers of the Ancient Forest - went missing in its dark thickets during the performance of their duty. They protected the peaceful inhabitants of the Forest and the village located near its borders from the creatures living in it and carrying danger. 7 years ago, the villagers, led by Jan's parents, enlisted the support of the Jesite nomads in exchange for horses, clothes and an annual harvest, formed an army and opposed the power of the Dark Ruler Nuron. For decades, the villagers worked hard for the benefit of the Dark Ruler, giving everything they grew and produced to his tribute collectors - Urunuk. They suffered hunger and humiliation. But the patience of the inhabitants was exhausted after the Urunuki, on behalf of their ruler, began to kidnap young women from the village. After several months of fierce struggle, they managed to overthrow Nuron's army and destroy him. Then the surviving Urunuki - the defeated henchmen of the Ruler - gave a holy dinner about obedience