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The Hook (what makes it its own show): Magic is industrial: the world’s energy, weather control, and military tech come from the dream-essence of colossal dormant creatures (Wakes). Only through dangerous, state-licensed “Wakebinding” rituals can that essence be shaped. Wakebinding grants reality-w…

The Hook (what makes it its own show): Magic is industrial: the world’s energy, weather control, and military tech come from the dream-essence of colossal dormant creatures (Wakes). Only through dangerous, state-licensed “Wakebinding” rituals can that essence be shaped. Wakebinding grants reality-warping abilities but consumes the binder’s memories and parts of their soul — a literal, escalating personal cost. Politics revolve around who controls which Wake, while underground movements weaponize