In the " Black Moon Chronicles", you play the role of Wismerhill. At the start of the game, you are just a regular warrior looking for adventure, gold and glory...

The introduction scenario leads you to take control of a small kingdom : Garundel. From the moment you are Lord Garundel, you become very important in the eyes of the sides which are getting ready for confrontation. Each of them will ask you to join forces with them: you must carefully weigh up your chances before making your choice, because your allegiance to any of the sides will be unerring ! You must win or perish ! In the service of this side, you will be increasingly important in the fighting of the impending war. You may even become Emperor if your side triumphs.

To win all the battles that you will have to fight, you are going to have to build up a powerful army. To this end, your kingdom will provide you with all necessary resources and infrastructures. Before setting out on a campaign, you are going to have to organize your army according the adversity you expect to encounter, and according to tactics developed by you to take your enemies by surprise. When you are at the head of your army in a campaign, there will be goals for you to achieve, orders coming in from your side's leader for you to obey, and opportunities to seize... Conduct your war to destroy your side's enemies.

Once the goals are achieved and the region is conquered, your troops will have acquired experience. From being mere recruits, your men will become hardened soldiers fit for resisting the roar of the fiercest of battles. Provided they survive long enough those tough fights...