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In 1286, an evil sorcerer named [[Zarok]] plotted to take over the kingdom of [[Gallowmere]] with his undead army. It is told in legend that the [[King Peregrin|King]]'s champion, [[Sir Daniel Fortesque]], led his army to battle and managed to kill Zarok before succumbing to his mortal wounds. In reality however, Dan was struck down by the first arrow fired in the battle, with the king choosing to cover it up and declare Dan the "Hero of Gallowmere". Zarok, meanwhile, was forced into hiding and was presumed dead. 100 years later, in 1386, Zarok reappears, casting a spell over Gallowmere to awaken his undead army and steal the souls of the living. However, in the process, he unwittingly revives the corpse of Dan. Having been unable to ascend to the [[Hall of Heroes]] due to his failures in life, Dan uses this opportunity to defeat Zarok, save Gallowmere and earn his place as a true hero.

As Dan travels across Gallowmere, fighting his way through Zarok's hordes and confronting all manners of enemies, he soon arrives at [[Zarok's lair]], fighting off Zarok's [[fazguls]] using the souls he retrieved by collecting the [[Chalices]]. After also managing to defeat Zarok's champion, [[Lord Kardok]], Zarok turns into a powerful monster, but Dan manages to defeat him. As Zarok uses his last breath to cause his lair to collapse, Dan manages to escape and Zarok's magical influence over the land is thwarted, restoring the souls back to the living and putting the dead back to rest. With the magic cast on him also wearing off as a result, Dan returns to his burial chamber where he once again enters eternal slumber.