The world of 'Chronicles of Changed' is contemporary America, around the 2010's time frame. All political structures, economics, systems, etc. are identical to the modern real world. The difference is that in this world, The Shift occurred five years ago. After the Awakening War, Paladin has worked to help restore balance between Changed and Unchanged. The main ways in which they do this are by employing Vassals, Changed agents of Paladin, to serve the people by arresting Rogues, training Changed in Potential Academies so they are not a danger, and working together with authorities and agencies to make use of Aptitudes where they can. Though Paladin has achieved a delicate balance, many people still fear Changed because of their power and the damage caused by the Awakening War.