For countless seasons, the people of Atavus have followed either the Gods or the Ancestors, and have aligned themselves with the Casady or Saville families accordingly.

At this point in Atavus' history, nearly one hundred seasons have passed since the Grim War's end. Cristoforus Casady rules Grimmire, which has been working tirelessly to rebuild its army after significant losses, while Theodorian Saville is Everest's valiant king.