When the Greater Being departed to oversee other worlds, the Lesser Gods of the Ash Vales fell into conflict. Two factions emerged: the Elders, who believed mortals should live freely, and the Ancient Gods, who demanded absolute subjugation. The Elders prevailed — and fearing the Ancient Gods would return, they built seven fortified Pillars from the bones of their fallen enemies. Now the Ash Vales have decayed. The Pillars stand unguarded. Five major Guilds are fighting for control of the MagicCraft resource sealed within them, and they have reached into other dimensions to summon champions powerful enough to guarantee their victory. The fighting pits are open. The battle for the Ash Vales has begun.