THE NEW WORLD
Over two thousand years ago the world as we know it now was forever changed.
Humankind was nearly wiped off the face of the Earth when an alien planet hurtled
into the moon, shattering it. Chunks of the moon and the alien world fell to the
Earth, bringing destruction and chaos. As time passed our world was changed by
the contamination of the alien debris. Strange plant life, creatures and technology
dot the landscape. Many of Earth’s own inhabitants were changed and mutated
during these dark times. As ages passed, beings born from humans, but not of
our kind, began appearing, able to wield awesome powers and cast magical spells.
In time these beings began using incredible scientific inventions and magic to
subjugate and rule humankind: the Age of Sorcerers had begun.
The world as we know it is no more, although the ruins of once-great cities,
military bases, science stations, and monuments can still be found. New swamps,
mountains, deserts, and foreign, alien landscapes now exist.

RIFTS IN SPACE-TIME
When the alien planet crashed into the moon it tore open the very fabric of spacetime,
creating strange rifts into other dimensions, including our own thoughts
and collective unconscious. Through these rifts come horrific indescribable
monstrosities, shambling hordes of undead, aloof and powerful cosmic entities,
and even creatures from mankind’s many mythologies and beliefs.

THE NEW
New and amazing technological wonders almost always belong to (and are
used by) Sorcerers. They use these items to enhance their powers and subjugate
humans and other beings. When these things do fall into the hands of humans,
they are used for personal gain and selfishness; foolishly messed with and used
incorrectly, causing chaos and destruction; or left alone to be consumed by the
new world, ravaged by time.

THE RACES
Humankind, Beastmen, Vek, and many other species have rebuilt civilization out
of the rubble of ancient Earth. Most live in small communities and toil tirelessly to
survive in this savage, strange world.
Communities predominantly have a leader, whether it is through heritage,
becoming the strongest and baddest, an elected official, or some other means.
These people are charged with protecting the people of the settlement and often
pay a terrible price should they fail in their charge.
Communities that are under the rule of a Sorcerer are either led by a common
leader or an agent of the Sorcerer, who carries out their master’s will ruthlessly.

SORCERERS
Sorcerers are strange beings and are most
often not content with merely exploring their
powers, but are driven to become rulers of
villages, ruined cities, or larger territories.
Many require their subjects to worship them
as a god; demanding gifts, sacrifices, and slave
labor of those they rule.

STUPENDOUS SCIENCE
Stupendous Science are powerful gadgets, experiments, or knowledge most
often used by Sorcerers to bolster their powers, armies, or dominate their foes
and subjects. Many Stupendous Science devices have been created by combining
old-world and alien technology and fused with a Sorcerer’s power and devious
imagination. A Sorcerer that has constructed a Devastation Machine, a sleek
metal and deadly mobile fortress, is indeed a powerful being.