Adventure in New Pittsburgh… New Pittsburgh, 1898–a crucible of invention and intrigue. Born from your ashes of damaging fire, overflow and earthquake, the city is ruled from the shadow authorities of The Oligarchy., In the swarming roads, people of 100 nations drudge to give food to the motors of progress, while in the left behind tunnels under the city, supernatural creatures hide from the light, emerging only to feed. Jake Desmet and Rick Brand travel the world to secure treasures and unusual products for the selections of wealthy customers, accompanied by Jake’s cousin, Veronique Le Clerque. However when their latest commission leads to Jake’s father’s murder, the three close friends are drawn right into a conspiracy where dark magic, industrial sabotage as well as the monsters that prey on the night will eventually threaten not only New Pittsburgh, but the whole world.