Orc galleys have docked at Khorinis. Faced with overwhelming enemy numbers, the fire mages and the remnants of the inhabitants make their last escape toward the Valley of Mines. The former prison proves safe enough that Innos's servants block the pass with an earthquake. You are Jergan, a paladin scout. You awaken in a brick chamber, seeing the surprise in the elderly mage's eyes. This wasn't your last reconnaissance.