Archaic presents the battle of good and evil in a realm of sorcerers and angels, as an evil force plans to unleash an unimaginable horror on Earth. Cornelius Alewar, leader of the sorcerers helping humankind, is unexpectedly reunited with his grandson, Eric. Cornelius, who has lived almost two centuries, and is known more recently as Neil, had thought Eric was killed along with his mother, Leanna, 13 years before. Having found himself different from other boys all his young life, Eric happily joins his grandfather in the land of Luxwick. But life in Luxwick is not as peaceful as he expects. Cornelius has been at odds against a powerful sorcerer called Malphilus, whom he has shared a connection with since birth, and now Eric has found himself caught in their web. But Eric wishes to become a hero as he doggedly tries to stop an evil plot before it comes to its full fruition.