Heretic

  • Genres: Shooter
  • Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), DOS, Mac
  • Studios: id Software, Raven Software
  • Release Date: 12/22/1994

Three Serpent Riders seek to control Parthoris, but the Sidhe fight back!

In the mystical land of Parthoris, three powerful brothers named the Serpent Riders have used their dark magic to possess seven kings and corrupt their armies. These mindless puppets serve only the will of their puppeteers. However, the Sidhe elves refuse to succumb to the Serpent Riders' control, resisting their powerful magic with all their might.

Angered by the defiance of the Sidhe, the Serpent Riders declared the elves as heretics and waged a vicious war against them. The Sidhe were left with no choice but to take a drastic measure to protect their land and sever the natural power of the possessed kings, ultimately destroying them and their corrupted armies. However, this act came at a great cost. By weakening the power of the kings, the Sidhe themselves became vulnerable, giving the Serpent Riders an advantage in their quest to slay the Sidhe elders and seize control over Parthoris.

Amidst the chaos and destruction, one brave elf emerged from the shadows. Fueled by a thirst for vengeance and armed with a determination to avenge his fallen brethren, he set off on a perilous quest to seek justice against the weakest of the three Serpent Riders, D'Sparil.

The elf's journey took him through treacherous landscapes, each more dangerous than the last. He first traveled through the "City of the Damned," once a majestic capital of the Sidhe but now reduced to a haunting ruin. Its crumbling walls stood as a reminder of the devastation caused by the Serpent Riders and their dark magic.

Continuing his quest, the elf pushed forward, passing through the ominous Hell's Maw. This foreboding abyss was rumored to be a gateway to the depths of evil itself, a place of nightmares and horrors beyond imagination. But the elf remained undeterred, his determination unwavering.

Finally, his journey led him to the Dome of D'Sparil, the lair of the weakest Serpent Rider. This towering structure stood as a testament to the dark power that had plagued Parthoris for far too long. The elf braved countless traps, fought off hordes of demonic creatures, and overcame insurmountable obstacles to reach his target.

With each step closer to D'Sparil, the elf's rage grew stronger. The Serpent Rider would pay for the suffering he had brought upon the Sidhe and the land of Parthoris. In a climactic battle, the elf unleashed his fury, wielding his blade with precision and determination. The final clash between good and evil reverberated throughout the Dome, as magic and steel clashed in a cataclysmic symphony.

In the end, the elf emerged victorious. D'Sparil lay defeated, his dark reign finally brought to an end. The Sidhe, inspired by the elf's courage and determination, rallied together and continued their fight against the remaining Serpent Riders. With renewed hope, they sought to liberate Parthoris from the grip of darkness and restore peace and harmony to their beloved land.

The tale of the revenge-seeking elf spreads throughout Parthoris, inspiring others to join the cause. The battle against the Serpent Riders is far from over, but with each victory, the Sidhe grow stronger. The land once again resonates with hope, as the forces of good rally against the forces of evil. The future of Parthoris hangs in the balance, but the courage and determination of the Sidhe elves will not waver.

In this epic battle of light against darkness, the Serpent Riders may have initiated the war, but the Sidhe elves will rise to prove that even in the face of overwhelming odds, hope and justice can prevail.

So join the courageous elf on his quest for vengeance, as he journeys through the treacherous landscapes, faces unspeakable horrors, and ultimately fights for the freedom of Parthoris. The fate of the land rests in his hands, and only he can determine the outcome of this epic battle between good and evil.