A young man awakens in the unforgiving Kingdom of Ruma, nestled at the heart of the vast continent of Zam. Here, life is survivalist, and society’s values have decayed under the weight of corruption and oppression. But there is a darker truth beneath this broken world: unseen forces actively hold back progress, ensuring that even the smallest technological advancement could lead to disaster. As he struggles to adapt, he encounters those whose lives are woven with caution and fear, shaped by the knowledge that progress is not just unwelcome but a pathway to misfortune. This realization raises the stakes of every choice he makes. Will he dare to break free of these forces, or will he, too, become ensnared in the grim cycle of stagnation and decay? His path may not only determine his survival but could also shake the fragile balance of Ruma—and perhaps all of Zam.