
When Ret-Talus acquired the first summoning stone and declared war upon all of Itharia, the nations of old trembled. Those not left in ruin by the undead collapsed under the weight of a panicked populace who now knew their governments could offer no protection. Many fled though they had nowhere to flee. Militias and bandit kingdoms sprung up in the wilds, though they rarely survived for long. The Cloaks originated from such groups, though they did not become the Cloaks until the infamous Leonardo De Galna assumed leadership. The genius inventor brought his knowledge of black powder weapons and gadgetry to an aimless band in the far west, and changed their fortunes forever.
Though Leonardo is long dead, his successor Vlox continues the fight, utilizing his old master’s scientific knowledge, combined with the magical cunning gifted to him by his summoning stone.