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The reclusive archivist, Isten, has taken on the unenviable task of cataloging the history of his world before time runs out and the land of Pryr comes to a devastating end. Curating this assortment challenges Isten to reevaluate his beliefs about his home and his place within it. Concepts such as faith, bigotry, love, and power will have to be dissected if Isten is going to tell the tale of this strange land.

Recounted through a selection of diverse documents, this is the testimony of a dominion in which magic and science work in tandem, though the nations do not. The land of Pryr ishome to opposing cultures that compete over territory, mythical artifacts, and forbidden knowledge. Each person must decide how to utilize their Blood Blessing to help them survive in this chaotic world.