Malevolence Rising

The world is at peace. War and death is but a distant thought from an entirely different age. The Free Folk of Alduian have lived in their homelands for many a year, ever since the Black Hand was destroyed. All creatures and men now only speak of the Wars of Shadow within in children's tales. Their sense of security and tranquility are soon to be shattered. A single member of an ancient and nearly-forgotten people has witnessed something that has not been seen for an age: a breed of unknown creatures bearing the mark of the Black Hand. If this is indeed a sign that the Shadow has risen, fire and death are soon to follow.