The year is 971 AC, and the newly formed Grand Duchy of Karameikos is in it's infancy. While the land previously existed as the Imperial Province of Traladara, and before that as a kingdom in it's own right, the lands of this mighty nation have been left to grow fallow. Once proud cities are now little more than shadows of their former selves and the colorful peoples and cultures are viewed through a lens of stagnation by their Imperial overseers. Duke Stephan Karameikos sees potential in Traladara, trading his own birthright for the opportunity to build a new nation. A call to arms has been issued, not only to Thyatis but to the entire Known World. Do you have what it takes to forge a kingdom?