Kaelen's village, nestled deep in the heart of the lush Silverwood Forest, is renowned for its skilled warriors and archers. He is no exception—trained in the ways of combat by his father, a former royal guard. Life is peaceful, until one fateful night, when dark shadows descend upon the village.
A horde of monstrous beasts, led by a mysterious sorcerer named Malareth, attacks the village without warning. Kaelen fights valiantly, but the creatures overwhelm his home, leaving devastation in their wake. As the village burns, Kaelen discovers an ancient artifact hidden beneath his family's house—the Forbidden Blade.
As the Blade pulses with an otherworldly light, Kaelen's hands grip the hilt, and a surge of power courses through him. The creatures hesitate. The Blade seems to recognize him, but Kaelen is no match for Malareth's sorcery. In a final act of desperation, Kaelen barely manages to escape with the Blade, swearing vengeance for the death of his family.