It was the time of the god wars, when the ancient deities fought for power and the right to rule. With their neglect, the fires of chaos were free to ravage the lands of Kohr, unhindered. From the shadowy recesses of the turmoil, came Valen Dreckmoore, Grand Blade Master of Kohr and keeper of the lost Shadow Magic. With the aid of Artis Nemendes and Trydus Kalenthos, Lord General Khellaran Senturick is faced with an impossible task - he must return to the Shadow Realm to recover the legendary Sword of Melkarick from the clutches of Valen Dreckmoore. Meanwhile, the Hunter, Darconnen Kreelos, makes his way back to the Resistance while his mind still battles the Dread Lord, Zul'Nathran. On the other side of the Kohr, Tarra Gwineren befriends the new enchantress, Dyher Bloodkin, who assists her in becoming one of the newest initiates of the lost art of the Shadow Masters.