Conceived in an alliance between Crystal Dynamics and Silicon Knights, the Legacy of Kain franchise debuted with a dark fantasy action RPG known as Blood Omen. Initially part of multiple potential projects inside Silicon Knights, the one known internally as the "Pillars of Nosgoth" was seen as the one with the most potential. Chronicling the rise and fall of a noble-turned-vampire named Kain, this lore-heavy franchise has consistently been one of the industry's most fascinating and influential series.