The lone warrior Kain meets with former general Garland at the abandoned Snowcliff stronghold. Years ago at this site, a battle took place as part of the Valian Empire's conquest of the Indus region. The two had crossed swords, but their duel ended prematurely due to a third party's interference. Although the war had ended, the flames of battle could not be extinguished from the two souls. So they sought each other out, to finish what they had started.