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. After being captured, Khellaran Senturick is taken by Valen Dreckmoore's evil minions to the dreaded Shadow Realm. Unable to escape, he must choose between life with his tormentors as one of them or death at the hands of Valen himself. Meanwhile, the Resistance continues to thrive under the command of Artis Nemendes and Trydus Kalenthos. But a new dark force rises, as the first of the Undying Ancient Dragons, seizes control of the city of Annis.