Lore

The Lore is Heroica's backstory. It appears to be folklore by it's general nature, and is extremely complex.

Prologue
Long ago the world of Heroica was at peace. The people of the world made their livings under the royalty of every kingdom. But then, the monsters arrived. Armies of several different monstrous species attacked Heroica and invaded it. But when all seemed lost seven mysterious Relics were found and united by their discoverers and used. The united power of the Relics defeated the monsters, and the monster species that weren't extinct were imprisoned in a Rift. The Relics were then hidden in the deepest parts of the Kingdom of Ennon.

Return of the Monsters
Heroica remained at peace for many years after that. But at one point in time a Druid in Waldurk Forest grew power hungry and went into the Druid Sanctuary.(The resting place of the Chalice Relic.) He hijacked the Chalice of Life's power and became a Dark enity. He soon chased all the other Druids out of the forest and kept anyone else from entering. At some point he went to the Rift and released several Werewolves. But during the attempt he realesed the rest of the monsters. The Goblin Army invaded most of Ennon and Drandora Port, while a Golem invaded the Caverns of Nathuz. Once again it seemed as if all was lost.

Resistance
Several Resistance pockets soon were built. The Resistance played "hit-and-run" though. They didn't do much against the Goblin Army though besides attacking quick then retreating. They weren't doing any real good besides being an annoyance to the Goblins. And the other monsters were going free. Although the resistance gave some hope they probably wouldn't have a revoloution.

Quest for the Secret Relics
Having heard of the invasion of Ennon two beings known the Wizard and the Barbarian returned to Ennon to help the Resistance effort. However they had a plan. The Wizard had gotten an idea to collect the four relics and banish the monsters with them. The Barbarian and the Wizard pushed through Draida Bay and captured the Crystal of Deflection. Then they continued and gathered other Heroes for they're cause. After they collected three of the four Relics they proceeded to Castle Fortaan to defeat the Goblin King. They defeat the Goblin King but, soon discovered that he isn't as a matter of fact the leader of the Goblins. They also found that there were three more relics besides the four after collecting the fourth. They then set out to finish the job.