: The series introduces "Stalkers"—undead cyborg soldiers made from the corpses of fallen warriors. The character Shrike , a Stalker who raised Hester, provides one of the most heartbreaking emotional arcs in the story.
: The film is widely praised for its incredible world-building and visual effects. The sight of a multi-tiered, steampunk London "eating" a small mining town remains a landmark piece of CGI. MГЎquinas Mortales
: A scarred, fierce young woman seeking vengeance against the man who murdered her mother. Unlike many YA protagonists, Hester is often described as traditionally "unattractive" and morally complex, driven by rage rather than heroism. The sight of a multi-tiered, steampunk London "eating"
: It is perhaps the most ambitious modern example of steampunk, blending Victorian-era social structures with futuristic, rusted technology. : It is perhaps the most ambitious modern
: A group of rebels who believe humanity should remain stationary, living in fortified settlements like Shan Guo, protected by massive mountain ranges. Core Characters and Plot The narrative primarily follows two unlikely allies: