Certain statistics such as combat skill and endurance attributes are determined randomly before play.

The player is then allowed to choose Grandmaster Kai disciplines and a selection of Dessi and Crystal Star magics.

Long ago, Vashna, the greatest of all Darklords, was defeated in battle by King Ulnar of Sommerlund.

Now, Lone Wolf learns of strange sightings in the area near the Maakengorge, suggesting that there may be a plot afoot to resurrect Vashna.

Lone Wolf and the reader set out to uncover the nature of the threat, and to see if, indeed, Vashna will return.