William Goldthistle was a proud young soldier who served the army of the King of Oakwall. Growing up in a time of peace, he knew little of true battle, but ever hoped to prove that his courage and strength would serve his kingdom well.

Hope slowly gave way to boredom, and it was with great relief that he received the news that he was being called away(as many were) to fend off a dire new menace: the merciless armies of the undead that marched ceaselessly from the western lands.

He bravely took up his sword and shield and strode into the field, thinking only of the glory he would win.