Arcanum of steamworks and magick obscura

Humans are inter-breeding with anything they can, creating a range of hybrid races such as Half-Orcs, Half-Elves and Half-Ogres. Both Orcs and Ogres are looked down upon as savage, feral peoples by the civilised folk of Arcanum, and most of the industry is run or owned by business-minded Gnomes.

Scientists are not really welcome in Magickal society, whilst no Mage would ever be allowed on a steam train. There is a great enmity between Elves and Dwarves, seeing as the former are naturally inclined towards a Magickal path, whilst the latters are the fore-runners in the Technological race. The politics of Arcanum are complicated, but easy enough to understand once explained. Thus, the title character may travel from Dwarven mines to Orcish camps, and from Gnome-run cities to Halfling villages. As well as Elves, other fantasy races such as Dwarves, Gnomes, Ogres, Orcs and Halflings are prominent within the game. As such, the game environment can range from beautiful Elvish treetop villages to smog-enshrouded cities.

Within this continent there is a huge clash between the ancient arcane arts of magic, and the powerful technological and scientific advances brought on by an Industrial Revolution. The game begins in a remote fantasy continent known as Arcanum. Spoiler warning: Plot or ending details follow.

Arcanum of steamworks and magick obscura