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The Aether Engine

Down the labyrinths of Steamtown, deeper than most dare venture, sits the ‘Aether Engine’, a pre-Happening relic of sublime ingenuity and mystifying purpose. Its exact origins are unknown, steeped in whispered tales and hushed speculation. Some claim it’s a remnant of human ingenuity, abandoned by its creators when they fell into oblivion. Others say it was a preemptive effort by pre-revolution rabbits, the forefathers of the burrow, who foresaw the tumultuous times to come.

The Aether Engine beats with an uncanny rhythm, as though it possesses a life of its own. It thrums with raw energy, a pulsating heart that exhales steam and life into the veins of Steamtown. This extraordinary creation hums with a celestial energy, a force that weaves through the streets, animating the machinery and fueling the dreams of the Steamtown denizens.

This phenomenal entity is guarded with a religious fervor by both the Tin Machine and the Penny Drops.

It’s a symbol of their survival, their tenacity, a beacon of hope and defiance in the face of a harsh, unforgiving world. The engine’s mere existence fuels the fire of creativity in the hearts of the burrow’s inhabitants, driving them to achieve feats of ingenuity that defy logic.

What’s more intriguing is the clandestine whispers about the Aether Engine’s possible connection to the Ethereal Chambers. Could this be a link to the origins of the Knuckle Bunnies, or merely another red herring in the winding saga of their inception? The truth remains buried deep within the belly of Steamtown, locked away behind the relentless beat of the Aether Engine. Only time will tell if these whispers hold any merit, or if they’re just another puff of steam in the vibrant tapestry of this steampunk wonderland.