Sir Daniel Fortesque heroically died while defeating the evil sorcerer Zarok at the Battle of Gallowmere. At least, that's what people were told. In fact, poor Sir Dan cowardly fell at the first wave of arrows. One hundred years later, Zarok returns, turning day into night and resurrects an undead army to conquer the land. Sir Dan also returns from the crypt, but now has his chance to defeat Zarok and become the hero he never was in life.