When Uncle Budrick is held captive as King Gastley's jester, it's up to Max to rescue him, with a little help from her new friends, Simon, Millie, and Kevyn. Max attempts to enlist the help of a wizard named Mumblin, but learns that he's retired and unwilling to aid in their mission. Afraid that she will put her new friends in more danger, Max goes off on her own to rescue Uncle Budrick, but is surprised when Simon, Millie, & Kevyn follow her, determined to help. The four later find themselves mixed up in a royal jousting event, where they are chased by a wild boar. Luckily, Mumblin decides to help and appears, just in time to save them. With Mumblin now on their side, Max and co. attempt to rescue Uncle Budrick, but when a tentacled creature emerges from the moat, Max and the others must flee without Uncle Budrick. Now bonded as a group, Max, Simon, Millie, and Kevyn, vow to return to save Uncle Budrick, together. Their mission clear, the newly formed team decide on their new nickname: the Midknights.