The primary hero, Katrien, was a real person and the Warlock's former lover. According to his journal pages found throughout the game, the Warlock accidentally killed her while trying to cast a spell to erase her memory of his dark magic. Consumed by guilt, he retreated into his mind, where his grief birthed the version of Katrien that players control—a dream-projection of his lost love who is now destined to fight her way back to him to end the nightmare. Abyss Odyssey Review

An incredibly powerful Warlock has fallen into a deep slumber beneath the earth. His nightmares are so potent that they manifest into physical reality, creating a massive chasm known as "The Abyss" in the middle of the city.

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