The Rusting (Robots and Revenge)

<p>Twelve years ago, Emperor Gelmidas Atheneum unleashed the Rusting onto the Universe.<br/> It is a deadly curse that has corroded nearly all metal.<br/> Many species have suffered because of it, but the pacifist Machinists, most of all.<br/> For their metal bodies, it means extinction.<br/> One of the few survivors, Smith, has found themself locked into a human body, and now wonders if their continued survival will depend on abandoning their peaceful ways. </p> <p>The Scorched Archer, Nadeden, is an argument for the fact that this might be the case.<br/> Born in blood and fire, she has spent her whole life fighting.<br/> Her relentless quest to kill Emperor Atheneum is the one reason her heart still beats.</p> <p>Gelmidas Atheneum himself is currently living a comfortable life with his son, Adamus, a spoiled brat with a mysterious parentage and an equally mysterious power. </p> <p>To President Vanessa Soryu, the Atheneums are the ultimate enemy.<br/> She will do anything to seize power from them and place humanity under her flag, even if it means turning her withdrawn stepdaughter, Cassandra, into a pawn in her cruel game. </p> <p>In this universe of dying metal, bloody arrows, heavy crowns, and pointed daggers, which one of these wandering souls will dare to claim that “Life is Precious”?</p> <p>What to expect:</p> <p>A large, revolving cast with minimal plot armor and complex character dynamics. </p> <p>Grimdark and fantasy elements with a pinch of cosmic horror and political intrigue.</p> <p>Long-form character-driven storytelling with actions that have wide-reaching narrative consequences.</p> <p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br/> Reading guide:</p> <p>Book One: "The Scorched Archer": Chapters 1-60</p> <p>Book Two: "The Children of Dusk": Chapters 61-131</p> <p>Book Three: "The Stained Steel": Chapter 132-Onwards<br/> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br/> This story updates twice a week</p>