In the beginning there was fire. From the fire emerged eight weapons of monstrous power, sharpened to a deadly edge by Khorne's chosen weaponsmiths. And now, when the echo of the thunder of war shakes the Mortal Realms, great forces are hunting for these eight, looking for weapons wherever they can, and at any cost. In the city of prophecy and secrets, Grungni, the blacksmith god of the duardin, gathers a group of mortal fighters from across the Realms to find the first of eight weapons. But they are not alone in their search; The messengers of the Ruinous Powers also want to get this weapon - for themselves. And so the race begins; a man, a duardin and a demon strive to take possession of the Spear of Shadows...