In the 'imagical' land of Ted, a kingdom removed of all heart and connection, bears struggle to survive. The kingdom has fallen under the despot, King Rex, who enslaves the population to work the mines - though he has no reason why he would feel this way. In the midst of this madness, bears at the end of their terrible enslavement - in a section of darkened mine called 'The Last Gasp' - have decided to make a bid for freedom - or die trying.

Who is this mysterious middle-aged Maori man from New Zealand, beyond the Mangamuka Gorge of the Far North? Kaitaia you say? No - you've gone too far North... a mystery wrapped in an enigma tossed in a word salad...