In the Southern Province of Valredia, 1508, the rivalry between the Minthold Republic and the Coven Duchy have reached new heights. Starting as an economic competition, it has escalated into full on war.

You are a commander riding out with your army of mercenaries and soldiers behind you. A sea of men clad in shimmering armor and brightly-colored clothing march under the sunlight, thousands of boots beat the earth rhythmically combined with the tunes of fifes and drums echoing across the army.

Pikemen marching in disciplined closed ranks, musketeers primed and loaded, cavalry trotting forward, cannons rolling along with sappers walking close by their baggage train.

In the very far distance, you can see the enemy army approaching, an almost identical army to yours...