In the wake of the devastating defeat that was the War of Savages, the first kingdom feared an impending Beastkin invasion, and now aware that the gods alone could no longer protect them, the time came for humanity to take up the challenge of defending its borders. Previously gradually diverging over the years by the desire for expansion, the war brought humanity together once again, and it was expansionist factions that brought into being the second kingdom, Gatam. A bulwark deeper within Ralador, Gatam would stand as a stern fortification between the heart of the human empire and the rest of the world, and bolstered by the empire’s founding ideal of advancement, the second kingdom has become a hotbed of military innovation, a crucible in which the latest advances in combat technology are forged. Here, every citizen is trained in the art of warfare as standard education. It is not just their right, but so that they may be ready to take up arms in defense of their kingdom at a moment’s notice, it is their duty.
The cities of the second kingdom are like great fortresses, standing proud with tall walls and towers that rise high above the bustling streets below. Sentoros, the City Guarded by Man, is the kingdom’s indomitable capital, and its impressive structure and dedicated citizens serves as a prime example of the feats of humanity and the impetus that birthed this kingdom. And yet, even within these bastions of martial might, there is division among the nobles. While many of the older families, steeped in the traditions of the first kingdom, throw their weight behind the cause of scientific progress and security, the newer nobility, hungry for glory and renown, seek to distinguish themselves through feats of great physical prowess and martial skill. It is this fervor that has bred a restlessness within this kingdom, a flame of pride that exudes such powerful ambition that it has grown the kingdom far and strong.
