As the Dark Elves march from Avelorn into Saphery, they advance along a number warhammer gold of fronts, intent on dozens of targets. Prime amongst these are the many towers of Saphery, wherein the magical knowledge and power of the High Elves is kept. Of these, the Ithilmar Tower, the Tower of Flames, and the White Tower of Hoeth are three key objectives. If the Dark Elves were to take all three towers, it could spell ruin for the High Elves.

In addition to the towers of Saphery, several powerful Archmages make their homes in manors and estates that are scattered throughout this magical land. The names of Thanon Hall and Whitemoon Manor are synonymous with arcane knowledge, and each one is a target of the Dark Elf onslaught.

As if these vital holdings are not enough, the Circle of the Winds is sure to draw the attention of the Sorceresses of House Uthorin. The Circle is comprised of eight stones that are infused with the Winds of Magic. Formed when Ulthuan was still young, the Circle is vital to maintaining the balance of magical power within Saphery. The Dreadblight Convent, Lord Uthorin's personal cadre of Sorceresses, would enjoy nothing more than to corrupt the Circle of the Winds, thereby disrupting the ebb and flow of magic within Saphery.

When divided between this abundance of strategic targets, the High Elf defense of Saphery is a painfully thin line. Despite the defenders' dedication to the security of their homeland, they will be hard-pressed to repel the Dark Elves. Terrible sacrifices and difficult choices will need to be made, for the Dark Elf advance is broad, and the resources of Naggaroth are seemingly infinite.

All is not lost, for the divisions between the Dark Elf houses Arkaneth and Uthorin are beginning to widen. Not only do these two mighty houses face the High Elves, they are constantly at odds with one another for the Witch King's favor. Each house seeks to claim the White Tower of Hoeth first, and neither will stop until its rival house has been destroyed.

The Orcs of the Bloody Sun Boyz have been sent to Saphery to wreak havoc upon the holdings of the High Elves. Not to be left out, the forces of Chaos have also found their way onto Saphery's battlefields, intent on striking at the center of High Elf magic in Ulthuan: the White Tower of Hoeth. Knowing that the alliances between the Dark Elves and their Orc and Chaos allies are tenuous at best, the High Elves seek to rot this unholy trinity from within. It remains to be seen whether or not this High Elf tactic will work.

It is undeniable that darkness has come to Saphery, and that the fate of Ulthuan's magical heartland hangs in the balance.