Pencils live under the ruling thumb of the Erasers, a minority who are aided in their monarchy by the brutish Markers. The Erasers have held their power for much too long and under the helm of a true tyrant, Ink Earl, and his terrible family, the Pencils who live in San Ford can no longer allow the tyranny and torture to continue. Dixon, Faber, and Prisma are just three of the many Pencils who wish to cut Ink Earl down from his position. Together they plan to overthrow Ink Earl, though their plans are continually stalled until Dixon’s prophetic dream one night of a golden Quill. With the Quill’s lead, they will find a powerful and dangerous weapon to aid them in their fight for freedom. The weapon could lead them to a sure victory, but it could also lead Dixon to an early end.