Myst V doesn't expect you to have previous experience with the series, and as its story unfolds, there's a fair bit of summary about what transpired in previous installments. In addition to seeing some strange creatures darting around in the darkness, you'll encounter two characters early on in your adventure: a tormented woman named Yeesha, and an enigmatic man named Esher. Yeesha's diaries are scattered throughout the game, cryptically explaining the predicament you're all wrapped up in. Meanwhile, Esher will often appear (and disappear) out of thin air, telling you about the place you're in and offering veiled clues on how to proceed.
