Since times long forgotten, a forbidden scepter had lain sealed away in Trodain castle. until one day, a mysterious jester called Dhoulmagus disturced its rest and freed the scepter from its ancient bonds. Using the scepter's power, Dhoulmagus placed a spiteful curse upon the whole kingdom. In the space of a moment, the people where transformed into thorns and the land was frozen in time. To add insult to injury, the King and Princess were transformed into hideous beasts. However, the curse left on person untouched... a young guardsman... You! Now you must embark on a epic journey to save your king and country and left the shadow of the evil jester's curse.