Defeated centuries ago, facing certain extinction, King Canavus and his barbarians retreated north into an icy grave. For decades, they were believed extinct. In truth, the barbarians were transforming into something else. Something monstrous. From the depths of the frozen hellscape Arktoras, a malevolent beast grew hungry. United under a new leader, General Grom, the Arktoran Empire was born. Twelve tribes emerged victorious from decades of warfare, controlled only by the iron grip of Arktoras' leader. Many centuries of warfare turned the Arktoran Empire into an unbridled war machine. In recent times, Arktoras' mighty General has gone missing. In his absence, tribal tensions are at an all-time high, contained barely by the emergence of a diarchy. Will you choose to serve the Empire, or will you try and stake your claim to the throne of Arktoras itself? Make your choice wisely, stray. The eyes of the Diarchy are upon you.