The destination, like that of the original ark, is Mount Ararat. Noah’s father, Professor Ebenezer Quark, aims to build a zoo on top of the mountain before all the world’s low-lying land is flooded as earth-warming becomes a major threat. Merlin’s magic wand plays tricks on those on board, weaving a sinister web around Noah and his friends. They grapple with a scheming wizard, a treacherous goblin, and an escaped dragon. They also come to grips with King Vulcan, lord of the secret lava kingdom hidden under Mount Ararat.