From the remnants of a destroyed nation an ancient evil arises, by the hands of the powerful conjurer Castor. Zoth, the god of corruption is pleased by his awakening and offers his summoner the gift of immortality. But before such a gift can be bestowed Castor is instructed to collect a series of artifacts to ensure Zoth's freedom. With a fleet of soulless soldiers at his command, Castor sets his eyes to the icy plains of the north to obtain the final key for Zoth's release. In the north there is but one who opposes him and the hellish god he represents. His name is Valder, a young hunter and the son of a legend. But what good are his weapons against magic? With a mind drowned by doubt Valder is forced to leave all he knows and seek the help of an old warlord and his mighty fighters. The threads of destiny are intertwined and the key to the world lays within its balance.