In the intricate world of Terea, where clockwork cities hum with energy and gears turn the rhythm of life, a chilling anomaly has emerged. Across the land, a series of gruesome murders plagues seemingly unconnected individuals. Each victim bears a single, chilling mark: a puncture wound, like a cog had pierced their heart. Is this the work of a deranged killer, or something far more sinister? Whispers spread of ancient prophecies, forbidden technologies, and a hidden history that threatens to unravel the very fabric of Terea. As the body count rises, a sense of dread grips the populace. The gears of fate seem to be turning, but towards what end? What dark force is manipulating the threads of time, orchestrating these seemingly random deaths? And what is the true purpose behind the cog-shaped wounds, a symbol that chills the blood and whispers of a power beyond human comprehension?