Eons ago, during a great battle between the mightiest warriors in Haradon -- the Heroes of Order and the Heroes of Chaos -- a giant meteor fell from the heavens, disrupting the skirmish. An explosion of light emanated from the mysterious meteor when it hit the soil, knocking all the warriors off their feet.

When the combatants regained consciousness, the fighting continued as if nothing had happened. But something DID happen. As the fighters fell by weapon or magic, one by one they discovered they were not truly dead. In fact, once their life force had been depleted, they found themselves inexplicably resurrected and ready to do battle once again.

Thus, from then on, the warriors realized that the strange meteor had imbued each of them with immortality! The fighting ceased. What did it matter whether one fought for Order or for Chaos when you were immortal?

However, certain heroes felt that with this gift of immortality, they had the right to rule over all life in Haradon -- after all, they would be the ones to live in this world for all eternity. Meanwhile, other heroes felt this power was to be used to help and protect the peoples of Haradon, not rule over them. And with this, another great war began -- not one of Order against Chaos, but one of guardians and overlords who vowed never to stop until the other side gave in...