The earth is poisoned, civilization has collapsed, and the few humans left are at the mercy of violent forces, malicious subjugation, and fervent superstition as new social orders emerge. Small groups of humans compete with bands of Neo-Vikings who forage amongst the crumbling remains of mankind to control the worlds few remaining resources. Landfill Miners extract valuable relics and metals from a forgotten past. Proud and tribal Urban Nomads compete with animals and the forces of the wild, singing the songs of their new heritage by firelight. Behind their guarded walls, the Water Farmers keep democracy alive and themselves wealthy by purifying water with technology handed down through generations. As these groups struggle for power, and hope, a new threat emerges: a passionate, brilliant, and vicious tyrant who has scoured the lands in every direction for ancient tomes of science and spells to literally remold humans into his obedient legion. Surrounded by fanatic warlocks! , he will bring peace to the land, one way or another.