The tale begins at the Grail castle, where dire circumstances beset the realm. The Fisher King, the ruler of this land, is gravely injured, enduring immense suffering without the release of death. His pain is so intense that it echoes throughout the kingdom, creating a profound connection between his condition and the state of the land itself.

The implications of his injury are far-reaching: the land is barren, with failed crops and barren livestock. The kingdom is plagued by tragedy, as knights fall, children are left without parents, and sorrow pervades the atmosphere. The desolation mirrors the deep-seated wounds of the Fisher King, showing how the health of the ruler directly influences the vitality of the realm.