The Badlands
The Age of Kingdoms has come to an end. 30 years ago a demonic plague ravaged the lands. You are the descendants of the survivors that fled into the badlands. These lands were previously ignored by the civilized folk due to the savage inhabitants, numerous monsters and poor soil quality.
Now the badlands are a haven from the infected hordes, Robber Barons, savage Bandit Kings and other menaces that are tearing apart the old kingdoms.
Now is the Age of Ordeals.