For nearly a millennium since the sudden appearance of the Tempest Ring in 237 EG, the storm had severed all contact with the wider world of Sidera, turning once-vibrant trade routes into forgotten legends. In 1241 EG, the ruling empire’s grip was loosening, kingdoms squabbled, and the ominous growth of the Mulock swamplands whispered of unknown horrors. Yet, even in isolation, life endured, and the stage was set for new legends to be forged.