Gothic II is set in Khorinis - an island with a capital of the same name - where an army of dragons are rising up to destroy everything in sight. Coincidentally, only you - an unnamed hero - and Xardas - a necromancer - know of this. Unfortunately, Xardas isn't exactly the most popular guy around, so it's up to you to tell the townsfolk in the city. You need to deliver the message to Lord Hagen - leader of the paladins - so that he can send you (he's lazy, see) to save the world. The story isn't exactly simple, with loads of sub-plots and side quests around.