It was the time of the god wars, when the ancient deities fought for power and the right of rulership. With their neglect, the fires of chaos were free to ravage the lands of Kohr, unhindered. From the shadowy recesses of the turmoil, came Valen Dreckmoore, Grand Blade Master of Kohr and keeper of the lost Shadow Magic. Khellaran Senturick, First Blade Master of the city of Phondari and teacher to one of Valen Dreckmoore's elite schools, finds himself caught in a web of deception and power struggles as the battle for Kohr begins. With the help of the Prince of Dragons and the Lord of Destruction, Khellaran must combat his darkest fears and help to establish and army to resist the coming darkness.