The Dormant

In the bustling capital of the Second Empire, New Babylon, where dirigibles and steam trains dominate the skyline, the tension between science and lingering magic finds its battleground. The death of the Empress sets off a chain of events that threatens to unravel the status quo, with Leopold Orso, an Illustrious gentleman, caught in the turmoil. Haunted by his past and drawn to distant lands, he faces a web of conspirators, hired killers, and dark magic, all while navigating the treacherous path that fate has laid out before him. As the stakes rise, Leopold must confront the challenges that could either elevate him or drag him into oblivion.