Long ago, the world was forever changed by Godfall—the day the heavens trembled and the gods waged war against the Chaos God, Tau. Though the divine forces managed to push Tau back, the balance of the world was shattered. The most powerful gods could no longer walk freely among mortals, and Chaos was never truly vanquished. Since then, Tau’s influence has festered in the shadows, corrupting men and monsters alike, while the gods watch from afar, choosing champions to fight in their stead.