Above the Sea of Sorrows lies Kastlerock, a place Shadax the Sorceror never wanted to visit. Morbius the Malevolent resides in this evil place. He has managed to capture Princess Eleanor of Arcadia and is holding her captive in his stronghold.

In Solstice, you control Shadax as he ventures through Kastlerock in an attempt to destroy Morbius and save the princess. Between Shadax and the Eleanor, however, are 250 rooms, each set with multiple traps. Shadax must use his magic and wits to travel safely through each room, finding the six pieces of the Staff of Demnos in the process. For it is only with the powers of this staff that Shadax will be able to put an end to the evil ways of Morbius once and for all.

It's time to save the princess. It's time to turn on the powers of your brain. It's time to play Solstice. ~ Christopher Michael Baker, All Game Guide