The hordes of the Damned under the command of the Black Lord Dekker are besieging the southern capital of the kingdom of Ronstrada, the city of Elagon. The city seems impregnable, but defeat is inevitable. Meanwhile, according to the cunning plan of the Elagonian archmage Tian, an expedition was sent to the elven domains north of the borders of the kingdom. Her goal is to steal a valuable magical artifact - the Chalice of Tiene. For the elves, the Cup is of great value; its loss will make the elven state of Conkre dependent on Ronstrada. But invisible death follows on the heels of the kidnappers. And this is just the beginning of the Time of Troubles...