Once upon a time, there was a land ruled by a wise and just King. Under his careful guidance, the barrens were tamed, and the roads made safe; villages flourished into towns, and the seaports became the pride of the country. The golden years of his reign erased the memory of fear from the hearts of the people, who enjoyed prosperity, peace, and progress. They farmed their fields and raised their children, letting heirloom swords rust with disuse as the warriors of old faded into their twilight years…and the Pirate King slowly gathered his power in the east.