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London, 1884. It's been just over 50 years since the supernatural were integrated into society. Queen Victoria sits the British throne. William Ewart Gladstone is Prime Minister. Steam is the power that runs the world.

ALCHEMISTS, INVENTORS, & MAD SCIENTISTS It's an age of technological advancement and we need the minds that drive it. Be they benign, ambitious, or just a bit off their rocker, The Royal Society of Natural Knowledge's doors are open, as long as they've got the properly cited research papers to prove it.

MAGICIANS & WITCHES Circus performers, craft instructors, business owners, or just mysteriously queer old vagabonds. Whether they're the most famous magician to ever levitate a beautiful assistant for a rapt audience or the stately old witch who sells love potions to gentry out of her tea shop.

SUPERNATURAL INVESTIGATORS Employees in the The Bureau of Unnatural Affairs, otherwise known as the supernatural Victorian CSI. Detectives, forensic specialists, mediums, or just menial pencil pushers.

CRIME BOSSES & AGENTS OF THE UNDERWORLD Vampires aren't the only ones who come alive at the night time. There might not be much honor among thieves, but in The Empire, there's at least solidarity -- provided you pay your taxes.