Springer, a somewhat well known unicorn thief, and his associate, a three legged earth pony named Dimple, find a rare prize one day in the market. A zebra in a cage. The pilferer and his associate decide to steal the zebra, hoping to make some coins and a name for themselves.

Nothing ever goes as planned.

Swept up in events beyond their control, they find themselves out to sea in a boat full of minotaurs.