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

Looking at Bryan's excited face, Detective Watson nodded with a chuckle, "That's right. This is a Transc-"


However, he was immediately cut off by Bryan's enthusiastic voice, "A dragon egg!? It's a dragon egg, right?"


Detective Watson's eyebrows couldn't help but twitch as he thought, 'This kid…'


He then went on to explain to Bryan, "You should already know that according to old scriptures, the last time dragons were seen was even before the 3rd Era."


Recalling the old scriptures in the Silver Owl's HQ's library he had read about the history of this world, Bryan visibly turned downcast as he mumbled, "So it isn't a dragon's egg?"


Detective Watson found Bryan's actions very amusing as he couldn't help but stifle a laugh, "No it isn't. But it is a Transcendent creature's egg. As for what type of creature it is? I'm not sure either. The seller was very vague about its origins."


Transcendent Creature