Castlevania: Lords of Shadow takes place at the end of days. The Earths alliance with the Heavens has been threatened by a dark and malevolent force the mysterious Lords of Shadow darkness reigns the world. Across this shattered land, the souls of the dead wander unable to find peace, whilst creatures of evil roam free wreaking chaos and death upon the living.Gabriel is a member of the Brotherhood of Light, an elite group of holy knights who protect and defend the innocent against the supernatural. His beloved wife was brutally murdered by the evil forces of darkness and her soul trapped for eternity. Neither living nor dead she realises the horrific truth of what is at stake and guides Gabriel to his destiny and hopefully salvation for the world but at what cost?