Mгўquinas | Mortales
Together, they uncover a conspiracy involving the resurrection of , an ancient superweapon that threatens to end the era of Traction Cities by obliterating the Anti-Tractionist strongholds. The 2018 Film Adaptation
: It is perhaps the most ambitious modern example of steampunk, blending Victorian-era social structures with futuristic, rusted technology. MГЎquinas Mortales
: The ancient conflict that destroyed modern civilization in under an hour using "Old Tech" weapons. In 2018, the world was brought to the
In 2018, the world was brought to the big screen, produced and co-written by (of Lord of the Rings fame) and directed by Christian Rivers. Large "Traction Cities" like London roam the Great
The central hook of the series is . In this world, ecosystems have been replaced by a mechanical hierarchy. Large "Traction Cities" like London roam the Great Hunting Ground, chasing down and dismantling smaller "prey" suburbs to scavenge fuel, metal, and slaves.
: The series introduces "Stalkers"—undead cyborg soldiers made from the corpses of fallen warriors. The character Shrike , a Stalker who raised Hester, provides one of the most heartbreaking emotional arcs in the story.
: The film is widely praised for its incredible world-building and visual effects. The sight of a multi-tiered, steampunk London "eating" a small mining town remains a landmark piece of CGI.
