Hope never dies even in the darkest of times. Neither threats nor magical spells will the cruel king of Eriador Greensparrow and his sorcerer dukes subjugate the proud inhabitants of poor houses to their will - people, gnomes and elves do not want to bow their heads obediently before the executioners and stand under the banners of the fearless and noble avenger Luthien Bedwyr. Long campaigns and bloody battles, victories and defeats await them ahead. And heroes are not always accompanied by a star of luck...