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Sorry for the delay again. That other campaign of mine is taking up all of my free time right now (yes, I'm still writing it, school and work are taking up the rest of my time). Anyway, here's a new campaign setting.

The hiss of a steam powered car fades away as it passes a billboard, advertising the reign of America's tyrant. After the war was over and America lost, the government has been overthrown, and a militaristic communist government was put into place, and a Russian man now rules over the country, Vladimir Draknokov. This ruler takes joy in rubbing his wealth in everyone's face, wearing nothing but the finest silk suites and hats, and NEVER wearing the same thing twice. In face, he throws his clothes out when he changes, shredding them beyond use, and he changes 3 times a day.

Vladimir's rule is set by the large amount of military suppression in the streets. There isn't a time when, as a civilian in the city, you can't see or hear a heavy tank. Random house checks are performed, often killing the owner of the home and stealing the children for military training. Other times the soldiers just eat all the food and take all the money from house busts. The sky is black with pollution from industry, primarily refining fuel and making guns. Randomly a machine would relieve steam pressure into the street. Had a person from a different country looked on the scene, they would guess that a battle was going on, hearing constant gun shots and screaming. Those who fled out of the city, any city, were shot on sight.

A small band of civilians got their hands on some weapons and some armor. Meetings were held in order to discuss the uprise of the nation. Due to constant military threat, however, the meetings had to be held in secret, and no new members could be allowed to meetings due to the possibility that they are working for the government. Locations changed every week. Soon, enough people joined the ranks and enough weapons were gathered that it seemed appropriate to try to take a city. You are the founding members of this revolutionary group, and you have a secret that no one other than you knows.

Before the war, you all lived near the forest. Close friends you were, and you always looked for adventure. Young and stupid, you found a cave, and went spelunking. Deeper and deeper you went until you got lost, then hopelessly wandering in the dark. Soon, you see a light in the cave, and rush towards it. You came across a large statue of a dragon, glowing brightly, and ancient yet in perfect condition. Looking at this statue gave you a sense of security, and you decided to rest under it for a while.

You awoke to a band of little green men with swords, surrounding you and talking in a foreign language. As you started to wake, the now alarmed creatures brandish their swords, jabbering incessantly. You try to convince them you mean no harm and that you will leave immediately, but they don't understand, and start to charge you. One of you (mage type), holds out your hand in a desperate attempt to defend yourself, and to your surprise, a large ball of fire comes forth and burns all the goblins in front of you. You have gained the ability to use magic.

Back in the present, you all have learned to harness your magic, each one of you uses it differently, but it may give you the advantage in the fight to come. A hiss is heard, and a steam powered garage door opens as you and your revolutionary band charge forth, guns blazing to take back this city.