In an age of a dying Empire, when the forces of Evil threaten to destroy humanity.
A gathering of courageous souls will assemble against impossible odds.
On fields of blood and honor, they will make their stand at The Chalice.

The war against the Grimme has been a reality for as long as most can remember. Here in the fortified city of Eldred's Cross, the war is constantly in the minds and hearts of the citizens. As the last civilized outpost between the war-front and the Imperium, Eldred's Cross sees more than its share of veterans and casualties.

In the time before the war with the Grimme, Eldred's Cross served as the advance staging area in the civil war against Castille. Their secession from the empire sparked a war that eventually split the empire in two. Now at peace with each other Eldred's Cross has become a fusion of the two cultures, though they are firmly loyal to the Emperor.

As a city that caters to a broad range of peoples, many of whom are facing the meat-grinder of the northern passes and the war. Eldred's Cross is host to a disproportionate number of business that cater the the vices of men.

Perched on the southern edges of the Hardlands "The Cross" is an untamed bastion of humanity where life is held in low regard a pleasure the flower of the realm.

As citizens of the Imperium you are obligated to serve in the defense of the nation. Conscription comes in many forms. For some, they enter the ranks of the soldiers to legitimize their claim to family holdings. Others come in defense of their homeland, but most do so at the bidding of the emperor to serve out their one year obligation. A pitiful few find their terms of services as an alternative to prison time. All who enter share one thing in common--risk.

Of the legions who serve in the Pass Wars only the lucky and the skilled see the light of day that marks the end of their time in the military. Some find their place in the halls of war and serve several tours of duty. These men and women are a rare breed and are honored with stripes of service for their skill and courage. There is no greater honor than to distinguish ones self in the Pass Wars.

It is now your turn to play your hand at fate. His majesty has called on you to serve. Soon Eldred's Cross will relinquish its warm embrace on you and release you to the ravages of war. Make your peace now for tomorrow a new day dawns.