Long, long ago, Dannemorim was a prince in a fair kingdom, and he by chance or mistake or callous error offended a witch. She cast a spell upon him that made him take the form of a frog, and only his loyal man Heinrich Ironheart knew him to be a prince. Heinrich took Dannemorim to a well and protected him, waiting for the day a princess would come and save him. Many long years passed, and Heinrich fell into a slumber, but the frog grew restless. He left the well and entered the Faerie realms, where he met the Faerie King and became a regular in his court. Meanwhile, Faithful Heinrich slept and slept. Only a princess with a priceless ball of gold can restore both Heinrich and Dannemorim.