In May 2009, Archbishop Dimitrius Stevens of the Lancea Sanctum abdicated his seat and was never heard from again, leaving the nine counties of the Lower Hudson Valley without rule, including New York State's most affulent county, Westchester.

To the north, a Carthian dictator sees opportunity to expand his already powerful hold by moving into the power vaccum to his south.

To the east in Connecticut, a traditional Invictus prince sees a possible threat coming from NY's north and also moves to take over Westchester.

To the west, a once exiled Crone and her followers see a chance for a new beginning and move into Rockland and Orange counties.