A century ago, your ancestors were Senators of New Rome. However, when the Emperor took over, they were exiled.
Now, 100 years later, under the tyrannical reign of Emperor CRaC, New Rome is in poor shape. The powerful prey upon the weak. The depraved rulers of use the once-great city as their playground while the poor suffer and buildings crumble into ruin.
All the while, the exiles have been lying in wait...