Rays of light break through the grey veil over the sky, that has casted a shadow on the world for almost 16 years. And though it should have been a reason for joy, the people live in fear for bad things to come. Something is changing in the empire. A sea of torches wanders through the roads, heavy boots march to the west and grim faces hide behind helmets, scars and weapons of war. Chants echoe through the forests, hailing the return of the protector, to bring back the faithful under its shield. But not all seem to await their calling as their salvation. In the Halwarian Heartland, the region where once the faith of an empire was broken through the scriptures of Madellin, a peace after the schism had ended years of a bloody religious conflict. The old Emperor Wendulf, in his wisdom, had declared in the peace of Ardenfurt that each of its protectorates may choose to pray as they please. In the darkness and misery, the conflict paused. However, this peace was feared not to last. You find youself surviving and offering services as mercenaries, a job that offers prospects and wealth at the start of a great war. But will you offer your blade to those who will bring ruin over the empire or will you fight for those who seek justice in the dire times?"