The story deals with Chickenhare, a young man who is half-hare and half-chicken. Chickenhare wants to be an adventurer like his father, but he feels burdened by his hybrid status. After failing a ceremonial test to become an royal adventurer, Chickenhare decides to find the Hamster of Darkness to prove himself. Accompanied by his sarcastic turtle servant Abe, and new friend, skunk explorer Meg, Chickenhare is on a quest to stop his evil uncle Lapin from claming the artifact himself.