You begin the game all alone as the Prince of Midenhall. Your father, the King of Midenhall charges you with the quest to seek out your relatives, other descendants of the Line of Erdrick, and band together to defeat the evil forces of Hargon. The Prince of Midenhall is the only full fledged warrior of the assembled group. He can equip nearly every piece of armor and weapon, save for those designed exclusively for women. In the end, he alone can equip the strongest items available. Although he will never gain the ability to cast a single spell, he more than makes up for this with his strength. He is usually the first character capable of destroying any enemy with a single blow. As long as the Prince of Midenhall is alive, he will lead your party throughout the world, in towns, and in dungeons.