In the Realm of Death, Shyish, the Twin Cities of the Western Reach and the Eastern Vale are teetering on the brink of destruction. Every generation, undead troops led by Lady Olinder rise from the tombs to kill the inhabitants of the cities. Century after century, the Twin Cities crush the night hunters at great cost, taking a long time to heal their wounds after fierce battles. Finally, the sorcerers of the ancient Belvegrod lighthouse were able to read a prophecy that would give them a chance to break this curse. The hero Yahangir is destined to lead the campaign against the Mortarch of the Tribulation and free his people from her vengeful raids once and for all. But will Yahangir cope with the ordeal that awaits him? Can mortal courage stand up to the undying malice of the Lady of Sorrows?