From the Industrial Revolution to Secret Societies
The universe of Lord of the Mysteries is a complex, multi-layered setting where steampunk innovation meets arcane mystery. It mirrors an early 20th-century world in the midst of industrial revolution—steam engines, airships, and advanced weaponry—while concealing ancient powers, occult pathways, and clandestine organizations working in the shadows.
The Age of Industry and Urban Expansion
The Loen Kingdom and its neighbors are at the heart of a transformative era. Factories hum day and night, railways connect distant cities, and mechanical innovation reshapes daily life. This industrial growth fuels economic prosperity but also deepens social divisions—setting the stage for unrest, espionage, and revolutionary movements.
Vast cities like Backlund embody this duality: grand boulevards and wealthy districts stand in stark contrast to smog-filled slums, where poverty and danger fester. Hunters, detectives, and Beyonders all move through this urban maze, each with their own agendas.
The Geopolitical Landscape
Beyond Loen, the world is a web of rival nations, colonial ambitions, and shifting alliances. Powers like the Intis Republic and the Feysac Empire vie for influence, often using covert means to destabilize their rivals. This political backdrop shapes the missions and dangers that Beyonders face, as conflicts on the surface hide deeper battles for supernatural dominance.
Secret Societies and Hidden Orders
Beneath the veneer of progress lies a network of secret societies. Organizations such as the Aurora Order, the Psychology Alchemists, and the Secret Order weave their influence through politics, industry, and the black market of mystical artifacts.
Some pursue transcendence through the Beyonder pathways, while others aim to awaken ancient entities or reshape the world according to their own ideals. The Tarot Club, while smaller and more enigmatic, stands apart as a gathering of individuals drawn together by fate rather than ideology.
The Influence of the Beyonder World
The industrial age doesn’t exist in isolation—its engines and inventions are often touched by the supernatural. Mystical seals, cursed relics, and reality-warping rituals infiltrate everyday life, creating a setting where science and the arcane coexist uneasily.
For hunters and investigators, mapping this world means more than knowing borders and city streets—it requires understanding the hidden currents of power, the unseen doors between realms, and the veiled hands that guide events.
The world of Lord of the Mysteries is not just a backdrop—it’s an active player in the story. The clash between industrial progress and ancient mysticism, between nations and secret societies, creates a stage rich with intrigue and danger. For readers and Beyonders alike, navigating it demands both a sharp mind and a cautious heart.
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