Set in 1000 AD Europe, the story follows Hope, a young woman who renounces her humanity to save her mother's soul. As a consequence, she is condemned to the Blacklands, a mystical realm teeming with magic and monsters. Transformed into the formidable warrior Lady Death, she allies with the enigmatic Wargoth and the master thief and spell-caster Satasha. Together, they embark on a perilous quest to confront and destroy Sagos, a powerful warlock who has kidnapped Hope's mother's soul. The fate of the entire realm hinges on their success.