Witchaven is a computer game developed using an early version of 3D Realms' Build engine. Although technically a first-person shooter, the game had distinct role-playing and fantasy elements to it, including character progression and a focus on hand-to-hand combat. It was followed by a sequel, Witchaven 2. Story The player takes on the role of a knight named Grondoval, who has been chosen to travel to the volcanic island of Char and storm the Witchaven, a massive subterranean maze carved out underneath years ago by the evil witch known as Illwhyrin. Illwhyrin seeks to lift a dimensional barrier known as the Veil, which separates the game's universe from a chaotic void known as the Nether Reaches. Unless she is stopped, each day brings her closer to creating a permanent portal through the Veil and allowing the demons to traverse into the Prime Realms. Weapons, spells, and enemies The