On his dying bed, Horus' father reveals that they are refugees from a village destroyed when the demon Grunwald deceived its people into attacking one another. This revelation drives Horus to journey back to his land in search of surviving kin, to reconnect with lost relatives and reclaim their heritage. And hopes to rebuild the community's spirit. Soon he establishes himself in a nearby settlement, earning respect by vanquishing savage beasts that plague the residents. Just as stability seems secured, Grunwald turns his attention to the village spreading mistrust among its inhabitants.