The game genre is a fantasy adventure RPG. The player takes on the role of an elf in the nation of Highville during a time when the Firemarsh empire, led by Scorch, seeks to expand its borders west into Highville's forests. With the player's father dead, they must unite the elves of Highville under one banner to defend against the Firemarshian invaders who want to burn down the forests and expand their empire, which is filled with threats like dragons, trolls, and giant spiders.