From the introduction: The world is old, civilisation has risen and fallen in the past. The land hides many memories and secrets of an ancient civilisation. Centuries have elapsed since the time of the great invasion and the fall of the Empire. Humanity was over-run and civilisation regressed as territories were abandoned and fell into ruin or were lost within the growing creep of the primeval wilderness. You are at the dawn of a new age of discovery as humankind seeks to rise from this dark age and rebuild their kingdoms and reclaim lost territories. You are a hero, a rare breed of person who travels through the perilous wilderness between settlements in search of adventure. Heroes are travellers, mercenaries, explorers and treasure hunters surviving by taking on jobs that others refuse to do.