The good and benevolent king is dying without an heir. In an attempt to save the king and his kingdom, Sargoth the wise sets off on a quest to find a long-lost artifact that is rumored to extend the life and health of its holder. Accompanying Sargoth is the king's head guardsman Fritzman and Sargoth's friend Narcissus the mage. They are soon joined by a female gnome named Gwenda, who had overheard a discussion about the quest and had been secretly following them. The small group struggles through swamps, forests, and mountains while following the trail of the artifact. Along the way, they must fend off attacks by various animals, people, and mythical creatures and find various clues as to where the artifact might be located now.
