This title is famous for its namesake mechanic: a prologue system where your chosen race and social class entirely dictate the first few hours of the story. Unlike its sequels, which have a single starting point, this game offers six distinct "starting stories"—from a dwarven noble in a subterranean palace to an elven servant in a human city. These early choices don't just change your stats; they fundamentally alter how NPCs react to you for the rest of the 80 hour journey. It is a tactical, isometric-inspired experience that feels like a spiritual successor to the classic infinity engine RPGs of the 90s.