A barbarian named after defeating the older king in battle, hence receiving his 18, Kull becomes ruler. But heirs of the king, trying to topple Kull and regain the throne, make an older witch queen Akivasha back . As Akivasha intends to have her demon lords rule the realm alone, their plan backfires, however. The one thing that can stop her is Kull, and the breath of those god Volka.