150 years ago, in an event known as "The Fall," the world was drained of a significant amount of mana. Magic became dangerous to use, and the balance of life had been altered significantly. Now where there was magic, there is science.

You are promised by a stranger to get exactly what you desperately want and need. You would do anything, anything for it. Welcome to the Aetherius House- have you ever met a murderer?

This is Vegas, Baby. And it's a real Gas, you dig? Come for gambling, fun, entertainment? Bam. Everything you could ever want is here. Just be careful around these parts theres one man that owns this town and he's a real devil.

The USA, a great nation. Full of freedom and justice. The land of liberty....or so we thought.