The Earth of the Malifaux timeline is under siege. Ever since the Burning Man first appeared over London, the barrier between the two worlds has worn thin, tearing open portals that allow hordes of monsters to invade the land. But the Earth is not undefended. Powerful empires marshal their forces and prepare for war against their new foes, ready to defend their homes with every bullet, spell, and strategy that they can muster.
Earth Allegiances
Abyssinia
Abyssinia is an empire centered around the lands of Ethiopia. Even before the first Breach, the nation had its own caches of soulstones that seemed to come from ancient times, though their exact history is a mystery. As a result, they developed some of the most advanced technology in the world, leading the way in advanced weapons and fantastic innovations that turned them into a world power.
King’s Empire
The King’s Empire is perhaps the largest empire in the world based on sheer scale and influence they wield. From their homeland of England to their colonies in India, the sun never sets on the King’s Empire. As the Guild’s hold has grown weaker, they have grown increasingly independent from them, but as monsters begin to pour through the Breaches, their independence and power will be vigorously tested.
Three Kingdoms
The Three Kingdoms are a coalition of three nations: China, Japan, and Vietnam. For many years, they have lived under the yoke of colonizers and the exploitative oligarchs of the Guild, but that era has finally come to an end and a great rebellion has thrown off the shackles to give their people their freedom once again. Now they must fight both to ensure that they remain free and to drive back the hordes of horrors and demons that invade their world from beyond the veil.
The Guild
The Guild of Mercantilers has nearly as much influence on Earth as it does in Malifaux, using its control over the flow of soulstones to bring entire empires under their sway. Yet, they are not unchallenged and many resent the power and wealth that they wield. Their hold was already beginning to slip before the Burning Man arrived, but now their entire world is in jeopardy. Their soldiers scurry to try to regain some measure of control and to limit the damage that the Burning Man and his hordes can cause. And they can only hope that it’s not too late.
