A world in which the gods no longer exist as gods, a powerful magical ritual stealing their divine powers and exiling them to live as more than mortals, but less than gods. While some have become leaders of countries, others while away their time in other pursuits, whether that be interacting with the inhabitants of Pynzitria as their "peer" like Shanjari or stewing in madness like Iphara. Meanwhile, Asrach Deathsong, the lich who stole their divine powers, isolates himself with those who serve him, his identity and location unknown even to his formerly godly victims. While having no desire for becoming a god himself, he contents himself with the exhilirating feeling that comes from having cloaked himself in a power that was not meant for such as him to wield