An icy wind howled outside the monastery walls as Jason studied the ancient texts feverishly by candlelight. Ominous signs had been multiplying across the land over months, signaling the return of an apocalyptic ancient evil - Zantar, the dreaded Shadow Lord who had once brought the world to the brink of annihilation 500 years ago. All indications were that Zandar's prophesied resurrection was imminent if not already underway in secret.
Consulting with the High Priestess, Jason vowed to travel to the desolate Deadlands region where Zantar was foretold to rise again amongst his fanatical shadow armies. Jason would do whatever necessary to stop the spread of this primordial darkness before it gained unstoppable dominion. The Priests gifted Jason a powerful ancient relic amulet to aid him in the coming trials. With destiny's weight upon his shoulders, Jason set off alone into the perilous gloom-shrouded unknown.
