Gothic is renowned for a massive world and a great deal of content.
Its plot is set into the Kingdom of Myrthana, under the rule of the great King Rhobar the second. The great monarch had defeated all of his foes - all but one.
The orcs were defeating his elite armies. They were invading his realm. There was only one way of fighting them.
Magic ore was used to forge the King`s weaponry. It could only be found in the ore mines of Khorinis. All the prisoners of the realm were sent to dig ore for his majesty`s army. The Valley of Mines, known as the Colony, was surrounded by a large barrier, summoned by a party of mages.
One day, the prisoners took control of the entire Valley of Mines of Khorinis. They set a deal with the King`s people: they gave away a part of the ore, and the King gave them food, supplies, steel weaponry and all they needed.

Of Myrtana`s shore, on a small island, a prisoner awaited to be thrown in the Colony. He had not the slightest idea of what he was about to change...

Gothic II takes you outside the barrier, to the city and surroundings of Khorinis.
Things were not as bright as they would have seemed. Civil war was closer and closer to reality. And it wasn`t all...

The King had almost lost his war against the orcs. He stood there, in the Throne Room, staring at a lump of ore. He had to send an expedition to Khorinis; and he knew just the man.
Hagen was one of his best soldiers. His discibline kept him standing even in the darkest hour. The King summoned him; he gave him the assignment of going to the Harbor City and taking with him his best soldiers; then, they would settle in the Valley of Mines to bring back the ore long required.

As always, Evil stood in their path...