On the floating peninsula of Kumere, 1920s industry clashes with supernatural forces. Greater Powers, unknowable in their intent, shape the world by their mere existence. Hidden within them is Essence — a strange, volatile force that grants extraordinary abilities to those who commune and twist those who falter into abominations.Following the catastrophic fall of Spearhead, the Wardens' strongest team, chaos spreads in Kumere. Essence fueled crimes surge, unrest brews in the industrial slums and Evermurk, and the Congregation begins a March of Purification, promising redemption to the damned — or their destruction. All of this leaves Bellamy —  an Essence user —  on a ticking count down. In the gutters of the slums, he'll fight tooth and nail to ensure that the life he built isn't just sustained, but improved. As faith, rebellion, devotion, and survival collide the lines between monster and man blur leaving all in a desperate scramble to shape their own future or be torn from it entirely. Strong to Very Strong MC 1920s setting and technology, with guns, trains, and landline phones. Unique Magic System Character Driven Plot Multifaceted, competent antagonists Chapters are 2.5K words on average Updates MWF 6PM CST.