Extreme Self-Improvement

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A year ago, the Great Barrier fell. We were at the mercy of the planes until we built the Karthan Core, a device that isolates us from the corruption beyond the wall. But our meddling with Crucia's technology did not end there. We found her whispers irresistible, and we began experimenting on ourselves and each other, developing horrific mutations to protect us from imaginary threats. If you are willing, some of the engineers can still be saved if you persuade them.

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Thank you, Ascended. The number of sane engineers dwindles each day, but thanks to you we have averted disaster for a time. As you will soon see, however, not every engineer can be saved.