A family betrayed, a nation in peril, and one girl who will discover her past and alter the course of history Cast out from a noble house, Alexandra must scrape by to survive in the slums of a city ruled by steam. Meeting others left orphaned, they fight every day for their next meal and a safe place to lay their heads. The only clue Alexandra has about her father is a sealed locket she holds close. But secrets of the past refuse to stay buried for long, and her locket may prove to be the key not only to her lost family, but the future of the nation as well. Under the spewing towers of steam, Alexandra and her friends set out to learn the secret of the locket and discover an adventure beyond their wildest dreams. As the land is thrown into turmoil and powerful forces gather to prevent the truth of the locket from being discovered, Alexandra must gather her wits and courage to survive. Traveling from the slums of the city to corrupted villages, to the great planes of the land pirates, to the ancient mountain where forgotten magics may dwell, one girl must stand alone. On this journey she will discover herself, discover her past, decide the fate of the nation, and decide what she holds dear. ----------------------------------------------------------Chapters posted weekly if all goes to plan! --------------------------------------------------------- What to expect:+ An MC who works hard to be strong and overcome the trials they face+ An MC with quick wits+ An expansive, lived-in world providing adventure and many places for the story to explore+ A core group of supporting cast who grow with the MC+ Adventure, action, nation building, politics, nation building, and maybe a little magic