PandaDumpling

With the advent of steam power, mankind has advanced and ushered in the industrial revolution. This is the age of steam locomotives, automatons, guns, and cannons, as well as curses, magic, artifacts, and the occult.

Hidden in the shadows are a group of extraordinary people who wield enormous power and strange abilities that normal people cannot even begin to comprehend. They are known as Transcendents!

Bryan, a wily thief with a penchant for mischief, lost his parents at a very young age and was forced to live on the streets. That is until his whole life turned around when he was shown the Path to becoming a Transcendent. 

The Theft Path specializes in deceit and illusions. It can steal everything under the heavens. Even the powers, thoughts, and lives of others.

Follow Bryan on his journey through this dangerous and treacherous world as he steals from gods and robs the mortals. 

This is the story of The Deceitful One.

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My novel has a steampunk world setting, so expect a lot of steam-powered technology as well as retro-looking futuristic inventions. Furthermore, there will be churches, secret organizations, and cults. So if you're a fan of LotM—which I have taken inspiration from btw—you will definitely like my novel. Also, this is my first attempt at writing a novel so you might find some mistakes here and there. Just know that I'm constantly trying to improve. Cheers!

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The Deceitful One

Bryan opened his eyes after a round of meditation and exhaled a long breath. After advancing to Apprentice Rank 3, progress was slow but he was improving nonetheless.


"In at most a couple of days, I will have finished carving the 30th mind rune," Bryan mumbled under his breath.


He grabbed his pocket watch which was kept on top of his bedside table and checked the time, "Hmm, it's almost 6 pm. I should dress up and get going."


Today was the day Mr. William Dyke, the editor of Damascus Daily, was throwing a banquet in order to thank Bryan as well as to celebrate the safety and recovery of his daughter.


During the Kenny Adam incident, Bryan was able to rescue Fiona Dyke due to which Mr. Dyke was very grateful for him and had hence decided to throw this celebratory banquet after Fiona recovered from the injury she had sustained.


Narcissist