[Hymn of the Multiverse 07] • Dysphoria · Permanence

**The two deadliest species in the Multiverse face off, and only the most cunning will survive.**

The Court of Enigmus has abandoned their post and gone into hiding on an icy post-apocalyptic world, working desperately to find a way to defend themselves against the Framers and keep Leid out of Sarine's warpath. Concurrently, Qaira must face his tainted past before his waning conscience and crumbling mental health make him a liability.

Regalis Sarine-376 has a new partner, Inspector Dracian-786. His expertise offers hope that finding the Vel'Haru responsible for her companions' deaths is within reach. But Dracian proves to be an anomaly, instead leading Sarine down a path of truths, tragedies and deceptions at the very heart of the Codemaker's Universe.

Here begins the story of the twelve *Aphoric Engines*. Proceed with caution, for existential dread is imminent.