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

A little over two hours later, Bryan opened his eyes which shone like the brightest of gems. The dim meditation room seemed to have been lit up for a split second before going back to normal.


Bryan exhaled a deep breath and then scrutinized the mind runes. A faint smile spread across his lips as he confirmed that he had completely carved the 9th mind rune.


"Now, all that I need is the Rank 2 potion." He muttered under his breath.


The Book of Medici already contained the meditation techniques as well as the potion recipes all the way to Rank 3. 


Bryan felt that he wouldn't have much difficulty acquiring the main ingredients and the supplementary ingredients. After all, this was Nadir! At the very least, it would be much easier than buying anything—Transcendent related—in Damascus. 


Although Bryan did not know of any Transcendent conventions in the city, he knew a person who would most definitely know. It was none other than Grace! 


Never Forget