In the sixth decade of the 20th century the dark wizard Master Abraxas rose to power seeking to become the Master of Death. Born Clementine Silvermist he rejected his kind heritage embracing the name of his ruthless grandfather Abraxas. With his followers the Shadow Synods he spread chaos until Sir Reginald Cavendish formed the Marcellus League to stop him. Though Abraxas vanished after five years his goal remained—the terrifying Ball of Death.