Welcome to Azrah, a mystical realm of cosmic energies. You are a Herald - one of many celestial beings tasked with protecting the realm from sinister influences and perpetual discord. As a Herald, you have often dispatched your chosen champions, known as "Guardians," to preserve the balance. Now, an umbral otherworldly force, "The Nether," has come to Azrah and has corrupted some Heralds and their Guardians. All-out war has broken out! It's time to call upon your Guardians once again and defeat the corrupted! Azrah: War of Heralds is a complete tactical card game for two players. Both players build their own fantasy party using a roster of "Guardian" characters, then use their party to defeat their opponent. Each Guardian draws from a familiar fantasy archetype, such as the Paladin, Warlock, and Assassin. Azrah features elements of deckbuilding, drafting, and resource management, as well as a party-based combat system. Both players begin a game with five health. The objective is to reduce your opponent to zero health by defeating Guardians in their party. —description from the designer