Beneath Arcantum

IN CONSTRUCTION (Demo will be done 1/8/25)


In the steampunk, post-asteroid impact society of Arcantum, Professor Gerehart, a renowned geologist and inventor, is sent to survey a coastal cliff for thermoelectrum. A vital ore that fuels the city’s steam-powered power. During his expedition, he uncovers a hidden cave leading to an ancient bunker. Within, he discovers a refined version of thermoelectrum—a more powerful form designed to operate advanced technology left behind by the pre-Asteroid civilization. Inside the bunker, Gerehart finds ATLAS (Advanced Technological Location Archiving System)—an intricate mechanical device. Upon inserting the refined ore, ATLAS activates with a satisfying whir of gears and pistons, revealing a concealed compartment. Inside is a meticulously crafted map, etched onto metal plates and marked with the locations of other bunkers scattered across the land. These bunkers, relics of the ancient civilization, hold the knowledge to advance humanity’s technology staggeringly. However, alongside the map, ATLAS reveals warnings etched in runes about the dangers of unchecked ambition and the downfall of those who advanced too quickly for their good. Through exploration and solving intricate puzzles powered by the refined ore, Gerehart uncovers old information, including rumors that the Four Families governing Arcantum secretly control their bunker. They have used ancient secrets to maintain power and steer Arcantum’s progress. Faced with this discovery, Gerehart must decide the fate of ATLAS and its map. Will he share his knowledge with the Families, risking misuse? Will he destroy the machine to bury the past? Or will he use it to lead a rebellion and reshape the future on his terms?