Bulvife and Benhargan are Cimmerian barbarians from the far north of Hyboria. None can claim to have battled such fierce warriors and come away without scars to tell of their woe. Once, not too long ago, they foolishly did the bidding of a power-hungry magician named Ottin'bar. Ottin'bar tricked the barbarians, left them cursed, and made away with an amulet that may give him his wish of total domination of Hyboria. So, the story would have ended here, save for one gross miscalculation - Cimmerians have a rich passion for vengeance.

Bulvife and Benhargan come across Ottin's nemesis, Grimface, an equally powerful wizard who seems to play men as dice in the realm of fate. Grimface knows how to defeat Ottin'bar, but it is no easy matter. Ottin is shrewd, cunning, and resourceful - and Grimface has only and one hope - use the two Cimmerians and the most powerful magic any mage could possess to exact his revenge. One problem, the amulet that contains this magic is in pieces, and those who possess the pieces are not keen on giving them up.

Travel over the shoulder of these fierce warriors as they choke upon the dust of ancient tombs, wield ancient blades of death, and outwit their enemies upon the battlefield. There, you will find the truth - for learn it well - never double-cross barbarians from Cimmeria and make an enemy of powerful magicians at your peril, for your days will darken like a moonless night, and your soul cry out for want of salvation.