The tenth caste, derogatorily referred to as the "Gifted," is a position envied by few in the world. Transportation out of the country is non-existent, and more than a few people have been taken as slaves by Eugena's military, only to be dumped in the Fields to keep the population of the country at high enough levels. Once in the Fields, life is a constant test, as there are few permanent structures. Living in the Fields means always being at the mercy of those in a higher caste, and your life is always held in your own hands.
Hope is rare among the fields, but all its occupants are weathered and have a strong will to survive. What few rays of hope exist come from the rare patron among the higher castes, the many small villages of collected people from the same country, and the assassin's guild that can be sought out with enough dedication. Most, however, simply endure, but no two experiences are the same...