Legend speaks of the Norn Stones—a set of formidable gems forged in Nornheim. They grant their wielder the power to traverse the Ten Realms at will and even reshape the very fabric of reality. Over the eons, however, these relics have scattered into the hands of many. One such stone fell into the possession of Kingpin, who kept it locked away within the Vault.
In the chaos following a successful jailbreak by the heroes, Dracula—who had been secretly interned by Kingpin—seized his chance to escape. He plundered the Norn Stone from the prison, intending to harness its arcane might to rebuild his Empire of Eternal Night.