You are Shinkai, gifted with the ability to control the five Mystic Forces with which you can learn the art of conjuring. Blast your enemies with searing balls of fire, stagger the fiercest of opponents with bolts of lightning, summon raging storms, and much more.

It is now the year 600 AA and the struggle to reclaim Oryathar from the deadly and invasive Corruption is in full flight. Kings of all lands are pouring their resources into the restoration of the Defenders and their once mighty fort-cities. The land teems with evil, many of the Spyres remain dormant, and the Corruption threatens to sweep all of Oryathar into oblivion. But with the rebirth of the Shinkai events are bound to change.

Choose among seven unique races: the stout and durable Grak who possess unrivaled willpower and a powerful physique to back it up. The agile, long-armed Loremek whose agility is unparalleled. The small and nimble Mor'jen who are able to communicate telepathically and can sense the use of the Mystic Forces from great distances. The lizard-like Navzeer who can envenomate their opponents with their deadly claws. The cat-eyed Valkin, capable of seeing in total darkness. The massive Warlum whose physical endurance and stone-skin make them truly formidable warriors. The fearsome Yahkra who possess a third eye that gives them thermal vision.

Learn the art of enchantment and harness the powers of the Mystic Forces to create your own magical items or transform yourself into a Dragonknight; a powerful dragon-like creature capable of flying and performing lethal breath attacks.

The land may yet fall to the Corruption, but not without a fight, not as long as you, Shinkai, still retain hope. You have been born to rise up and battle the tides of evil, restore power to the Spyres, and reclaim Oryathar from the grip of the Corruption!