From the introduction: Citizen! The burgeoning Ruman Empire needs your help bringing civilization to the savages. Ruma: Dawn of Empire is a tabletop roleplaying game that takes place in an alternate Roman Empire where myth and magic are real. The Empire has just begun to push the boundaries of its territories into neighboring lands, only to be met by savage barbarians, murderous beasts, magical forests, and strange horrors. Ruman generals and senators have formed small cohorts of specialized troops to discover and counter these threats. You and your friends are members of such a cohort.