Castlevania: Lords of Shadow takes place at the end of days. The Earth’s alliance with the Heavens has been threatened by a dark & malevolent force – the mysterious Lords of Shadow – darkness reigns the world. Across this shattered l&, the souls of the dead wander unable to find peace, whilst creatures of evil roam free wreaking chaos & death upon the living. Gabriel is a member of the Brotherhood of Light, an elite group of holy knights who protect & defend the innocent against the supernatural. His beloved wife was brutally murdered by the evil forces of darkness & her soul trapped for eternity. Neither living nor dead she realises the horrific truth of what is at stake & guides Gabriel to his destiny – & hopefully salvation for the world… but at what cost? Thus, Gabriel must travel the destroyed world, defeating the evil tyrants in order to use their powers to bring balance back to the world. Armed with the versatile Combat Cross – the world’s last hope must encounter the three factions of the Lords of Shadow & end their unholy rule.