[quote=TheRider]So sorry to ask but the setting seems...confusing. we have blacksmiths and champions but it's set in Modern day Oklahoma ? I'm just getting a full handle on the story.[/quote]

It's what the Gods represent. Besides you can have modern day versions of those too.

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