Shondo Blades

A genre-bending new reality series unlike anything else on television, "The Quest," combines harrowing and intense competition challenges, narrative storytelling and cutting-edge special effects and prosthetics to conjure an immersive fantasy environment. 12 real people, pulled from their everyday lives, are transported to a fantasy world where they are declared Paladins, defenders of a noble cause. The Paladins must compete to save the besieged kingdom of Everealm, but only one will prevail and earn the right to be called the One True Hero.

A raid coupled with traitorous deeds threatens the safety of Everealm. Castle Saenctum is in jeopardy when there is an enemy attack on the outer walls. As danger looms, will the Paladins be prepared for the assault or must Ansgar be forced to intervene? One team will fail and must face the most grueling Fates challenge yet.

A spy sent from the dark army infiltrates the castle. A demanding physical challenge tests both the focus and the diligence of the Paladins. While some succeed, others are left empty handed. Patience is tested in the challenge before the Fates, ultimately leaving only six Paladins to continue the quest to be named the "One True Hero."

With the first Paladin banished from Everealm during the premiere episode, news comes from the battlefield that Verlox and his dark army inch ever closer to Saenctum's walls. The Paladins are called on to display their field skills under Queen Ralia's scrutiny. On horseback, the Paladins must go through a number of tasks to prepare them for battle. Who will crack under the pressure and be sent to the Fates? Who will be the next to be banished from Everealm?

The final challenge puts the Paladins to a demanding test. After the grueling competition, the quest is complete and "One True Hero" has emerged. The celebration is short-lived and our "Hero's" work is not finished--Verlox must be vanquished.

When a dragon escapes and burns a nearby village, it's up to the five remaining Paladins to prevent yet another attack in "The Dragon's Lair." Time is a factor in this race to protect Everealm and get amnesty from the Fates. The losing Paladins discover all is not what it seems and must get dirty to save the day.