The 'good' four Might and Magic III characters, led by the Cleric Resurrectra, reach the southern Wizard kingdom of Bracada and become the advisors of the Immortal King, Gavin Magnus. From there, the party's status in Antagarich begins to escalate until, eventually, the fate of the world lies, as always, in their hands. Meanwhile, the wealthy Lord Markham announces a scavenger hunt on Emerald Island – first prize is the deed to the somewhat neglected Castle Harmondale – and a new party of player characters takes up the challenge. Meanwhile, having fled from the continent of Enroth after the events of Might and Magic VI, Archibald Ironfist, the brother of King Roland, takes up residence on the continent of Antagarich, forging an alliance with the Necromancers of Deyja and becoming their leader.
After an ensuing disagreement, the eight characters split up into two groups - one 'good' and one 'evil' - and begin to explore the nearby continent of Antagarich, each with their own agenda. However, rather than landing on the world of Xeen as the Guardians did, they drifted off-course and eventually crash-landed in the seas on the distant planet of Enroth. At the end of Might and Magic III, the eight main characters piloted a seedship named ' The Lincoln' in pursuit of the Guardians Corak and Sheltem.
