Long ago, the era of peace was shattered in a terrible war between rivaling nations, leaving the land of Antaloor broken and changed. The race of Orphans swore eternal service to the four elements and their deities – Maliel, the Goddess of Air; Throglyn, God of the Earth; Yatholen, God of Water; and Aziraal, God of Fire. Dark magic also grew in power over the centuries in secret, until it emerged from the shadows to seize control.

The Dark Lord Gandohar finally makes his move, planning to disrupt the balance between the elements and become a God himself. To accomplish this, he wants to harness the power of Aziraal, trapped within Ky-ra, the descendant of the Orphans. Despite her ancestry, Ky-ra cannot hope to endure the procedure for long. Having already conquered Antaloor, Gandohar devises a new plan from his stronghold in Oswaroth. If he succeeds, he will gain control over one of the most powerful characters in Antaloor.