Shadows, like water from an abyss, spill across the star-strewn night sky. The brilliant glow of magic lamps gradually plunges the alchemical city into night, but for the people of Steelcast, this late hour marks the beginning of the real nightlife. On several towering spires, huge crystal screens broadcast the latest news: three people have mysteriously disappeared from the city in recent days. The authorities urge citizens to stay alert and contact the guards immediately if they notice anyone acting suspiciously. The announcement, however, causes barely a ripple among the public.
