The Patched Clockwork
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Last published Sun, Mar 16, 2025
A cripple and an old man at the bounds of the earth make their way back to its' center. A tale of a world quite unlike out own, of decline and unease at a time where the only one to stand up for the little guy is even smaller.
The Patched Clockwork is a an Adventure story that borrows traits from genres such as Dark Fantasy, Science Fiction and Horror to bring you magic and storytelling the like you haven't seen before- The characters have limits, gods are flawed, and powers have consequences.
What will our heroes do in the face of peril, and how much are they willing to sacrifice?
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