THE LEGEND OF SIR DANIEL FORTESQUE

The history books of Gallowmere tell of a hero, Sir Daniel Fortesque, who single-handedly halted an invasion by the zombie hoards of Zarok the Sorcerer ... but then, history books are often known to lie.

For years, Daniel Fortesque had regaled the nobles of Gallwomere with wild tales of slain dragons and vanquished legions. King Peregrin was so impressed that he made Daniel a Knight and appointed him head of the Royal Battalion. Of course it was only an honorary post - Gallowmere had not seen a war in many centuries - but the King liked stories, and Sir Dan was an excellent storyteller.

But then evil Zarok the mad magician returned from years in exile. Embittered and filled with wrath, he threatened to unleash an army of darkness that he had built using the most sinister of magic. The King was in desperate need of a hero and knew exactly who he wanted.

Sir Dan was thrust at the front of the King's army to face a monstrous enemy. The battle commenced and within seconds Sir Dan fell to the ground, struck in the eye with the very first arrow fired. His wound was fatal and the army was left to fight on without him.

Zarok's legions were defeated, but Zarok himself was never found. Embarrassed by Sir Dan's poor show, and realizing his subjects needed to feel safe, King Peregrin declared that Sir Daniel Fortesque had died in mortal combat, seconds after killing the sinister wizard. A heros tomb was erected for Sir Dan, the history books inscribed with tales of his valor. Zarok was soon forgotten, a lost character in history's plays. But Zarok himself never forgot. He lay in hiding, creating a bigger, stronger army of mutated monsters.

Until 100 years later, his scheming complete, Zarok returned ...