Many ages ago Elves and Dwarves worked as allies and men learnt much from them. Together they fashioned many of the great treasures of the world. When the races became estranged, the great learning and craft that each had obtained were turned to making things of destruction and domination. The Great War of the Old Kindreds followed. When the war ended, most dwarves were dead and most elves were gone. The remaining wise of both Elves and Dwarves decided to do away with these evil devices. All those devices that could be used against Elf, Dwarf, or Man were removed from this plane by the power of the Amulet of Quilan. The Amulet itself was the sole remaining artifact of the elder ages. And now as Old King Peregrine lay dying, an ancient Power from ages past has returned and possesses the Amulet, and with it he intends to enthrall the world of Isgalduin. Led by a six thousand year old elf priestess, a seven foot human wizard and an Amazon warrior, the free cities of Isgalduin unite to face this ancient menace. Joined by "he who will be King," a thief, a horse Chieftain and a swordsman, they decide to take on the evil Power in his own lair. Faced with the destruction of their world if they fail, the quest to save Isgalduin leaves no option but to succeed or die trying.