The Katadesis Chronicles series combines traditional print with digital media and virtual reality to immerse readers in the vivid worlds described within its pages. Explore character backstories and uncover hidden artifacts to unravel the mysteries of Katadesis.
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Enter the world of 15th-century Italy to discover the secrets beneath the Monastery of Badia Fiesolana.
Chapter 1: The Monastery Of Badia Fiesolana
The day’s heat had faded, replaced by the cool evening air that crept through the modest chamber’s shuttered windows. Father Bruni’s eyes dulled under the candlelight, a flicker of pain crossing his pallid face. His gaze settled on the boy, who watched him intently. Bruni’s hand pressed his. ‘Will God have mercy on me?’
Tears brimmed in the boy’s eyes. ‘God forgives us all,’
‘I shall soon discover the truth.’
His mind wandered to the church, where candlelight danced across Venetian chandeliers—a lavish gift from the Medici family. The Mass had been grand, fit for a cardinal, out of place within the humble confines of their monastic order. He had often marvelled at the Medici’s arrogance, their belief that wealth could purchase anything, even salvation for a loyal servant.
With a faint groan, he shifted, reaching for a small bible and seal resting on the bedside table and pressed the seal into the boy’s palm. ‘You are a virtuous boy, Francesco. Obey my instructions, and all will be well. Go to the library in Firenze, and remember, do not let Lorenzo de’ Medici see you.’
‘You are a virtuous boy, Francesco. Obey my instructions, and all will be well. Go to the library in Firenze, and remember—do not let Lorenzo de’ Medici see you.’
Chapter 4. Whaleback Lighthouse
Chu gripped the taut ropes with white-knuckled determination as the balloon swayed dangerously. Caught within the eye of the storm, the faint flicker of the lighthouse beacon in the distance seemed a fragile promise of safety.
The burner sputtered in protest as rain lashed against the balloon’s fabric, battered by violent crosswinds that threatened to rip it apart as it careened towards the surging sea. Knowing that the added heat would send him soaring off course, he fought the urge to stoke the flame and prayed that the wind would carry him close enough to the narrow strip of land as the lighthouse came into view.
A sharp jolt reverberated through the balloon, sending the basket lurching violently. Looking down, he froze as the tip of a spear pierced through the basket floor, missing his foot by mere inches. Below, a figure clad in oilskins stood like a seafarer capturing a whale, straining against the colossal wheel of a winch as it hauled the balloon downward.
It descended in jerky, uneven movements, the wind fighting every move before finally thudding onto the rocky terrain with a bone-shaking crash.
Battle the storm to land safely at Whaleback lighthouse.
Enter Katadesis and The Telsa Station built by Telsa and Bea Cooper.
Chapter 15. The Telsa Station
Jorgen walked to the set of double doors, which opened to reveal the true heart of the station. His eyes traced the elegant lines of the massive machinery. Here was more than technology; it was art, a creation that bridged the gap between science and mysticism.
Generators filled the enormous chamber, their intricate interiors visible through glass casings. At the centre, the enormous Magnifying Transmitter rose towards the vaulted ceiling, a towering pillar of gleaming metal, its surface shimmering faintly.
He made his way toward the immense central turbine, its spokes spiralling around a core. Stunned, he reached out, his fingertips brushing against the smooth surface. A vibration coursed through his arm, a tangible connection to the energy surging through the station, the faint hum resonating through his bones.
A small brass plaque gleamed under the ambient light—Tesla’s dedication. He knelt before it and read the inscription:
‘If you only knew the magnificence of the 3, 6, and 9, then you would have the key to the universe.’- Nikola Tesla.
BOOK TWO Chapter 29. The Temple at Ho Min
The explosion tore through the building, sending flames and debris into the sky. Chu grabbed Lei. ‘This way,’ he urged, pulling her towards the doorway. Guards streamed towards the central building, where the council had been sitting moments earlier.
Lei turned to him, her eyes wide and dazed. ‘Who would do this?’
Before Chu could reply, his gaze froze—he was staring straight into the barrel of a gun.
The attack on the Temple at Cho Min is a call to arms for each to decide which side they will take.