Story
As the sun rises once again on the legend of Shadowgate, the evil Warlock Lord schemes to destroy all that is good in the kingdom. For generations the kingdom has lived in peace under the rule of the dynasty known as the "Line of Kings". But this peaceful land will soon be under siege.
As this new chapter opens, our hero Prince Erik is traveling abroad gaining knowledge and wisdom of the world, when he receives word that his father, King Aronde, has been murdered. Summoned home by his father's newly appointed Royal Advisor Belezaar, Prince Erik travels days returning to his kingdom where the prince believes he will be taking his rightful place on the throne. As our prince lands, he is immediately overcome with joy as he is greeted by his little sister, Princess Elizabeth, who had grown to be a young woman in his long absence. Just as they reminisced of days long gone, the prince comes face to face with Belezaar as they meet for the first time.
As the two discuss Prince Erik's Coronation, guards besiege the prince and take him into custody. Belezaar, standing away from the scuffle, accuses Erik of masterminding his father's murder by financing the plot. Prince Erik is thrown in the dungeon with his head to be taken at dawn. As the last descendant in the "Line of Kings" you know that your death will mean that evil will rein in the kingdom.
Your MissionYour first problem is escaping from this dungeon. You have but a few hours till dawn, take heed. If you're able to free yourself from the dungeon be forewarned, you have a long and arduous journey ahead. Your quest is to free the land from the evil grips of the Warlock Lord deep within Castle Shadowgate. If you are to complete this quest, you will need to make good use of all of the resources that are available to you. Take good care on your journey, look and listen, search out clues wherever you may be. Evil abounds, and creatures great and small will try to defeat you! The "Line of Kings" has a powerful legacy. Use the good that comes of it. Alas, the legend of Shadowgate rests in your hands, good morrow to you, and good luck!
