Will is sent to Castle Redmont, where he meets his mentor, Halt, a seasoned Ranger. Will learns the skills of a Ranger, including archery, tracking, and combat. He also meets other characters, such as his best friend, Horace, a knight-in-training, and Arinda, a mysterious and skilled warrior.

Oh, and the final boss is a fuzzy yeti monster that can kill you with a scream.

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John Flanagan's The Ruins of Gorlan initiates the Ranger's Apprentice

Will’s mentor; a legendary and grim Ranger who values discipline and stealth.