This section covers the major concepts in the story. More detailed information can be found in appendix D and in appendix E.

Ancient Thylea#

For many ages, Thylea was a wilderness of centaurs, satyrs, cyclopes, and other creatures who worshipped their native gods, the Titans. Mortals who came to Thylea lived in small, defenseless tribes—until the arrival of the Dragonlords.

The Dragonlords#

The Dragonlords were an order of heroic, dragon-riding mortals who came to Thylea five centuries ago. They initiated the First War against the Titans and defeated their armies. Most of the Dragonlords and their dragons were killed during this conflict.

The Five Gods#

When all seemed lost, the mortals of Thylea were saved by the sudden appearance of the Five Gods, who walked the land in mortal guise. They forced the Titans into a temporary truce, called the Oath of Peace (appendix D).

The Oath of Peace#

For five hundred years the Oath of Peace has held the Titans at bay, sparing the world from open war. Now that ancient truce is failing. Only the Heroes of Prophecy stand between the world and ruin.

The Oracle’s Prophecy#

At the beginning of the story, the heroes are chosen by the Oracle to confront the ancient Titans and end the conflict once and for all. This requires them to fulfill the Oracle’s prophecy and rebuild the ancient order of the Dragonlords.

The Villains#

The story has four main villains.

Sydon, Lord of Storms#

Sydon is the ancient Titan who once ruled over Thylea, long before the arrival of mortals.

Lutheria, Mistress of Death#

Lutheria is another Titan. She is the sister-wife of Sydon and has dominion over the underworld.

Estor Arkelander#

Estor Arkelander, the undead captain of the Ultros, is a cruel and calculating Dragonlord cursed by Lutheria.

King Acastus of Mytros#

Acastus is the last descendant of the Dragonlords and seeks to undermine the heroes.