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The Unblessed Engine

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In the fractured, steam-powered world of Signo, where magic is worshipped and life is expendable, seven godlike mages—known as the Seven Graces—rule over the continents like divine kings. Each wields a forbidden branch of magic, from time to death itself, and are seen as humanity’s last hope against the horrifying Vanderes—eldritch invaders from beyond the stars. But beneath their sanctified image lies a festering rot. When one of these "saviors" murders a helpless family under the guise of justice, a young magicless boy named Azriel survives—broken, forgotten… and changed. Ten years later, Azriel lives in the industrial city of Reigo, scraping by in a bar run by a grizzled ex-warrior named Gio. He’s no mage. No warrior. Just a boy running from grief—until the night he dies and wakes up again. Now cursed—or blessed—with a mysterious ability to return from death, Azriel is forced to uncover the secrets behind the Graces' power, and the true nature of the "heroes" the world has blindly worshipped. As rebellion stirs and trust is shattered, Azriel must choose: stay in the shadows, or rise as the spark that sets the world ablaze. Because gods may not bleed—but tyrants always fall.
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What happens when a dragon gets sacrificed by his mate for his blessings? Blame the bird. What happens when a fish wants to rule the skies? Drag the bird down. What happens when a fox wants revenge? Seek out the bird. What happens when humans are lied to for generations? Coarse the bird. What does any of that have to do with the bird who most have never even met? How do they subdue a being that not even beast gods were able to defeat? How do they force a bird to stop flying? How do they kill a being... that cannot be killed? ... They break his heart... over, and over, and over. It's been over a thousand years since the beast god sealed itself away to heal from it's injuries. 700 years since the dragon was sacrificed. 600 years since a feathered snake started accepting human "wives". Almost 500 years since his heart was shattered. 300 years since history was rewritten. 200 years since the fish sent out a call. 50 years since the fox was tricked. 20 years since he gave his broken heart to a young warrior. 10 years since he was once again betrayed. 2 years since the bird found himself in a new body with only a fraction of his memories. Now, the most precious piece of his heart must either return, or bond with another. Now, the blessings from the sacrificed dragon have become a curse. Now, a young warrior has become leader of her people. Now, three nations are on the verge of extinction. Now, a snake wants his covenant honored. Now, a bird shakes his head as watches with a sigh. So few will live, while so many will die.
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