Spiral > Realms of Epizos > New Kratoria
The greatest threat the world has ever faced rose to power, but the noble sacrifice of a forgotten band of heroes left the world with a tragic stalemate. 20 years have since passed , and the free-peoples of New Kratoria have started to rebuild - with some clans being more harmonious than others. But it takes centuries to craft an empire.
Influential figures race to fill the power vacuum, each with their own claim to power, secret dealings and political agendas. Meanwhile, monstrous threats manifest across Epizos as new conflicts sow strife in its peoples.
The greatest threat bent the old leaders to her will using subtle witchcraft, and when her plot was discovered it was already too late. Memories of the Dark Bale have left a scar in the hearts of New Kratoria, a scar that will not fade for the centuries to come.
This led to a decision in the Council of Hizpath to effectively crack down on any new or potential practitioners of the arcane arts, natural sorceries, or any supernal magics unsanctioned by New Kratoria's deocracy.
People's intolerance eventually bled into magic-born species, who have landed at the bottom of the social caste. But where there is conflict, there is opportunity.
There's a lot of suffering in the world right now, but no one says it has to stay this way forever.
Factions advocating for fair trade, peace, and equal treatment join the struggle for power in New Kratoria. And under them, mercenaries join the fight against encroachment events throughout Epizos - albeit with different end goals.
Missions like these allow even the smallest fairy to make a name for themselves. And while unforeseen dangers lurk behind every corner, it's up to these brave few to usher in a new age of heroes.
It takes centuries to craft an empire, and only one hand to lay the first brick.