Two hundred years before the start of Geneforge 1, Sucia Island was abandoned by Shaper researchers after they uncovered a way to forge into human DNA structure the ability to Shape. Absolute control and discipline core philosophies of the Shapers, head researcher Danette decided the ability to give the power of Shaping without having to undergo the years learning control under the watchful eyes of the Shaper Council was contrary to everything the Shapers believed in and had the island evacuated of all humans and Shapers, declaring the island Barred.