Once upon a time Nyi Patek often terrorized the people of Karangnongko village at the foot of Mount Merapi. She kidnapped children to become slaves. At that time also in Karangnongko stood a hermitage led by Ki Iklik, which made Nyi Patek able to be crippled and locked in a well. At the hermitage also lives Ayu who works as a jathilan dancer. Ayu has a special relationship with Ningrum. Then, comes Sapta, the writer, who attracts Ayu's heart. At the same time Nyi Patek that was paralyzed by Ki Iklik, is terrorizing again the village of Karangnongko. Apparently Nyi Patek has a past bond with Ayu.
