The premise for the campaign is that two brothers have become estranged. The younger brother was chosen as the successor to the estate by their father, and the older brother fled to the Dark Elves, where he was taken in. Now, the older has returned with a Dark Elf army to exact vengeance upon his brother. Each of the brothers holds a sword that contains a Tear of Isha, and whoever holds both tears wins the campaign

Masters of Magic sees a large Orc hoard invading the empire destroying everything in its path. Leading the hoard is a shaman of prestigious power and only the Battle Wizards of the Empire's Collages of Magic stand a chance at bringing the beast down but political infighting and personal grudges are threatening to curtail the Empires response. In the middle of the storm the young and inexperienced Grey Wizard Lothar must overcome his insecurities and fight for his life.