From the back of the box Kyrandia is a land of dark mysterious forests and sleeping dragons. A fantasy land where rubies grow on trees and magic abounds. Who would imagine that a land so idyllic would lead one to murder? Some say that the court jester Malcolm was mad to begin with. Other that it was his burning desire to poses the precious Kyragem that slowly unhinged his mind and led him to slay the peaceful King William, the sole protector of the powerful gemstone that is the source of all magic in the land of Kyrandia. As the rightful prince of Kyrandia, you must pursue the elusive Malcolm to recover the Kyragem. Only then will you be able to reclaim the throne and restore harmony to the land of Kyrandia. THE LEGEND OF KYRANDIA(TM) awaits you.