A darkness rooted itself in the world long ago. Like a festering seed, it sprouted and grew, spreading over the land and across all in its path. Cities were consumed and became Islands among the deadly mists of the Shade. Then, as fast as it had begun, the Shade went still. Life became peaceful again. Years, then decades, then over a century of calm passed. But the Shade was only sleeping. It sleeps no more. Follow our intrepid adventurers as they each fight their own battles on the road to the true war. Life vs the Undeath. First Place winner of the Blue Rose Awards for Unknown Author