The continent of Philosebros has known peace for 1,000 years since the late King Leodan destroyed an Ancient Evil. Things have changed in the past few years–neighbors are less neighborly, monsters are more numerous, and danger seems to be ever closer to home. People are losing faith in the current King to protect them. In the back of your mind is the niggling suspicion that things will get worse before they get better and the knowledge that the people of Philosebros need someone to take up the sword in their defense.