The world of Dae'run is tainted by the foul presence of the Bloodcrest Forces, a marauding faction of orcs, trolls, tauren and undead. They vie for dominion over all the kingdoms and rain down destruction wherever they go. The days are dark and terrifying for the defending forces of the Alliance, a steadfast coalition of elves, dwarves, gnomes, and humans, yet dual lights of hope spring from the lush forests of Celes'tia... Rosabela-an elven shapeshifter and healer-and her twin brother Wavren-a hunter and beastmaster-leave their home to join the Protectors of the Vale, an elite band of heroes...

The stalwart city of men takes up the fight against the Bloodcrest Forces in Defenders of Griffon's Peak as the orcs of Dek'Thal build alliances with the worst of mankind...the fearsome assassin's guild and a deadly pack of were-wolves. Ever in opposition, the Protectors of the Vale venture from the Far West to unite with the heroes of the Far East to defy the evil Bloodcrest Forces. Vlaad-the last human defender and champion of Griffon's Peak-and his beloved Theila-a warlock of dark magic-leave their home to hunt down the orc leader Gorka Darkstorm and put an end to his evil plans. Cunning...