In a time when magic, hero chivalry, and noble sacrifices were the norm, King Lisimah ruled a prosperous kingdom alongside four nearby realms, united in a respected alliance protecting ancient wisdom. During a visit to the northern realm of Pocomalia, Lisimah died in his sleep after a feast held in his honor, raising many questions about his death.

The succession war for the throne, followed by a civil war and the threat of an external invasion, began. These were orchestrated from the shadows by Dracos, Lisimah’s brother, who was defeated and exiled 27 years ago in the gray mountains. Dracos used dark magic and formed new alliances in the barbarian kingdoms. He aimed to invade the territories, seek revenge, and gain control over the five primordial elements of balance and life.

The epic battle is about to begin.

To avoid eternal darkness, heroes from all territories are called to battle. Knights, fighters, paladins, former slaves, freed prisoners, archers, spear wielders, artillerymen, mages, wizards, and simply brave and daring individuals who wish to defend their homes, families, fields of grain, and trade routes mobilize to respond to the first wave of attacks.

The Council of the Seven Sages decides that the situation created by the escalating revolts demands extraordinary measures. The ancient magical portal is reactivated by wizards. Epic and legendary heroes are summoned to battle against the relentless hordes of Gung’s, Trigut’s, Kapakonos, and Werewolves, driven by Dracos’ dark magic.

They mobilize, arm themselves, train hard, use new tactics, learn, and improve their fighting skills, all getting ready for the epic war ahead.

The old friends become new enemies. Fleeting alliances based on immediate interests are formed. From the five realms of the alliance: Apullum, Pocomalia, Durnisia, Veldoria, and Balistria, the latter two surprisingly diverge from the centrally coordinated defense policy. Meanwhile, Durnisia fluctuates in its relations with everyone, thereby safeguarding its commercial interests.

Danger is imminent. Resistance must be organized, and it is centered around the mighty fortified castle of Apullum. Craftsmanship, local industry, and all resources are mobilized for war. The castle becomes a hive of activity where everyone has something to do, either in the production and trade centers, the military training camps, or the command center of the administration. The castle stands as the heart of all operations.

Tell me the geographical position of the kingdom you’re in, and I’ll tell you its economic and defense policies. In preparation for the large-scale confrontation, all involved factions are playing their own games. Acts of sabotage in foreign royal courts, highway robberies, incursions into resource-producing territories, nighttime raids, limited campaigns to provoke forces’ displacement in multiple directions—all occur simultaneously across the entire known territory.

Securing the main roads and trade routes, ensuring freedom of navigation in the Great Sea, and occupying as many strategic points and natural borders as possible, have become the top priority for the heroes and defenders of Apullum. The heroes will form dedicated teams to face the various challenges on the field, managing territory control (PvE), quelling revolts (quests), confronting enemy troops (PvP), and encountering mythical monsters (titans).