Victorian London individuals with extraordinary abilities fight persecution while searching for purpose
Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
The Awakening
Strange abilities begin manifesting in Victorian London, creating a new class of people known as the Touched.
Key Events
Touched Manifestation — People begin developing strange abilities Characters: Amalia True, Penance Adair, Maladie, Lucy BestLocation: Victorian London
True and Adair Alliance — Amalia and Penance form their partnership Characters: Amalia True, Penance AdairLocation: London Streets
The Gathering Storm
The Touched begin to organize while authorities, led by Lord Massen, start hunting them down.
Key Events
True and Adair Alliance — Amalia and Penance form their partnership Characters: Amalia True, Penance AdairLocation: London Streets
Bidlow Estate Gathering — The Touched find refuge at the Bidlow estate Characters: Lavinia Bidlow, Augustus 'Augie' Bidlow, Amalia True, Penance AdairLocation: Bidlow Manor
Massen's Persecution Begins — Authorities begin hunting the Touched Characters: Lord Gilbert Massen, Hugo Swann, Amalia TrueLocation: Government Buildings
Bonfire Joins Group — Another Touched individual joins the group Characters: Annie 'Bonfire' Carbey, Amalia True, Penance AdairLocation: Safe House
Resistance Rising
The Touched form stronger alliances and resist persecution, with Maladie taking a more aggressive stance.
Key Events
Bonfire Joins Group — Another Touched individual joins the group Characters: Annie 'Bonfire' Carbey, Amalia True, Penance AdairLocation: Safe House
Maladie's Attack — Maladie confronts authorities Characters: Maladie, Amalia True, Lord Gilbert MassenLocation: London Streets
Cousens' Research — Research into the Touched phenomenon Characters: Dr. Horatio Cousens, Hugo Swann, Penance AdairLocation: Research Facility
Bidlow Family Crisis — The Bidlow family faces political pressure Characters: Lavinia Bidlow, Augustus 'Augie' Bidlow, Lord Gilbert MassenLocation: Bidlow Manor
Final Stand
The conflict between the Touched and authorities reaches its climax, with the future of all Touched hanging in the balance.
Key Events
Bidlow Family Crisis — The Bidlow family faces political pressure Characters: Lavinia Bidlow, Augustus 'Augie' Bidlow, Lord Gilbert MassenLocation: Bidlow Manor
Final Confrontation — Climactic battle between Touched and authorities Characters: Amalia True, Penance Adair, Maladie, Lord Gilbert Massen, Lavinia BidlowLocation: London
Uncertain Future — The Touched face an uncertain future Characters: Amalia True, Penance Adair, The TouchedLocation: London
Story Breakdown
The Touched — People with extraordinary abilities
Amalia True — Leader and protector of the Touched
Penance Adair — Brilliant inventor supporting the Touched
Maladie — Powerful Touched with violent methods
Other Touched — Various individuals with different abilities
Authorities — Those hunting and persecuting the Touched
Lord Gilbert Massen — Leader of the persecution
Hugo Swann — Researcher studying the Touched
Allies — Those supporting the Touched
Bidlow Family — Provides refuge and resources
Dr. Horatio Cousens — Medical support for the Touched
Central Conflict — The struggle between Touched and authorities
Persecution — Authorities hunting the Touched
Resistance — Touched fighting back
Uncertain Future — What lies ahead for the Touched
In the last years of Victoria's reign, London is beset by the "Touched": people — mostly women — who suddenly manifest abnormal abilities, some charming, some very disturbing. Among them are Amalia True, a mysterious, quick-fisted widow, and Penance Adair, a brilliant young inventor. They are the champions of this new underclass, making a home for the Touched, while fighting the forces of… well, pretty much all the forces — to make room for those whom history as we know it has no place.
