In the wake of devastating plagues, English colonists conquered Virginia. Then they shook off Britain's reins. Yet they did not abandon the project of conquest.
To the east lies Atlantis. The new administration of Atlantis is learning to exploit the lost city' arts. Glowing stone aircraft now float in clumsy circles round Washington's skies. Machine guns have been bolted to their sides, but when the Americans learn to activate their crystal weapons, history may repeat itself.
To the south lies New Orleans. The hotels of Georgia are packed with preachers, called to defend their nation against Lousiana demons.
Britain: King John is not happy to have lost thirteen colonies worth of tax revenue.