Together, they uncover a conspiracy involving the resurrection of , an ancient superweapon that threatens to end the era of Traction Cities by obliterating the Anti-Tractionist strongholds. The 2018 Film Adaptation
: The series introduces "Stalkers"—undead cyborg soldiers made from the corpses of fallen warriors. The character Shrike , a Stalker who raised Hester, provides one of the most heartbreaking emotional arcs in the story. MГЎquinas Mortales
: A low-tier apprentice historian from London who has spent his whole life inside the moving city. His worldview is shattered when he is pushed off the city and forced to survive on the "Out-Country" floor. : A low-tier apprentice historian from London who
: The ancient conflict that destroyed modern civilization in under an hour using "Old Tech" weapons. In 2018, the world was brought to the
In 2018, the world was brought to the big screen, produced and co-written by (of Lord of the Rings fame) and directed by Christian Rivers.
: A group of rebels who believe humanity should remain stationary, living in fortified settlements like Shan Guo, protected by massive mountain ranges. Core Characters and Plot The narrative primarily follows two unlikely allies:
: It is perhaps the most ambitious modern example of steampunk, blending Victorian-era social structures with futuristic, rusted technology.