Prologue
"Know, oh reader, that between the years when the oceans drank Greyhawk and her gleaming cities, and the years of the rise of the Sons of Chaos, there was an Age undreamed of, when shining kingdoms lay spread across the world like blue mantles beneath the stars. In those days war raged far and wide as the forces of Chaos sought to overturn the Cosmic Balance.
Striding forth to bring terror and death upon the land was a group of evil adventurers. In competition with the Fellowship of Law, these Chaos agents have been tasked to retrieve an artifact that could break Chaos' tightening grip on the Realms. Fear their approach, tremble in their presence. You shall know them by the trail of blood...
Kondro Orzek – Swordsman and waghalter, this savage half-orc was molded by tragedy into a ruthless and twisted killer. He has turned his murderous pastime into a profession. As the forces of Chaos gathered soldiers and sneaks for the long campaign ahead, Kondro’s Guild tapped him to serve the interests of
Granbretan military leader Baron Meladius.
Sereniti Wearloga – Warlock and fatal temptress, Sereniti and her brother Markus are a fearsome couple whose magic and dedication to evil are becoming known in the Realms. Sereniti’s pact with Asmodeus, an incarnation of
Arioch, has brought her to Londra on a special mission.
Markus Waerloga – Persecutor for Chaos, this unholy warrior's religious devotion to evil is disturbing and deadly. With his sister Sereniti, they have committed profound atrocities of body and soul. Do not dwell on the rumors of these sibling’s childhood. Markus has followed his sister to Londra for this mysterious quest.
Haraldr, son of Badb – Terrible in countenance and deadly in manner, this demoniac cleric is the son of a witch who bore the child of a demon. He serves Death whom is the only master he recognizes. He knows no fear for he welcomes oblivion. Dreams of bringing suffering and death to the forces of Law in a strange ruined palace brought Haraldr to the towers of Londra, seeking to fulfill this prophesy of Thanatos.
Penuttler – Mad magician, demented murderer, or both? The mysterious Penuttler gained the attention of traveling
Melnibonian sorcerer-priests who heard of his ruthless killings, eccentric behavior and rantings about the Great Feathery One. He has been recruited into the ranks of Chaos, where his deadly unpredictability is a true reflection of Chaotic Evil.
Sulle the Red – The mysterious mage whose blood-letting earned him a nickname of “The Red,” Sulle is a deviously intelligent occultist. He hails from Granbretan, where his family has long served in the Order of the Clock, the science-sorcerers of the empire.
Mjolnir – Called Mjolnir of the Two Axes by some, and Mjolnir Headsmasher by others, this Duergar (deep dwarf) is a relentless fighter who enjoys cracking skulls and chopping limbs. He is obsessed with killing dragons. Mjolnir recently arrived in Londra to serve as a fighter mercenary for a certain expedition. It is said there may be a dragon to slay.
Cosmo Nimblefingers – A thief and rogue of the rare Kender race, Cosmo found himself teleported into a dire predicament after he infiltrated a Melnibonean wizard’s tower to steal a sphere of magic. He talked his way out of an execution and is now part of a mission to steal an artifact of great power.
The adventurers have all come together under the banners of Arioch, Demon Lord of Chaos, and Emperor Huon, ruler of the twisted empire of Granbretan. For what purpose, this tale will tell.