"The legend of Karic grows-- but its legacy is both greater and darker than the noble young mouse it is said to embody. As every victory is turned against him, the heroic Karic confronts his own past and demands answers from the meddling gods of the Pantheon who first called him to his troubling and mysterious destiny. Secrets are revealed. And the mad king Icarus, claiming godhood for himself, launches his great and terrible war against creation, bringing fiery wrath against all who oppose him" -- page [4] of cover.