Philosophy

Arkanum is a world in which the machinery is essential. The whole world is made up of metals, which are created by Annie, the flower that makes up the core of Arkanum.

Every being is composed of metals, excluding the flower, which is the only original living being. The city and its buildings have been constructed with metals as well. This limitation of materials has lead to a society based on the transformation of metals and their treatments.

Depending on the quality of the material, the metals are used for different purposes. The cheapest ones are used for furniture, then construction, machines... But best metal, the one which has the best quality and the most expensive price is used to repair the interior of the beings of Arkanum.

The gears that make up the body and the “organs” of the beings that inhabit Arkanum get oxidized with time and loose their value. This means that if you have the possibility of replacing them, you could live eternally. The desire of achieving immortality has become one of the main objectives of the citizens that inhabit Arkanum. This has lead to a materialistic society in which everyone is guided by greed.

These materials that create the body of the beings are not only used for replacing oxidized gears. A group of brand new components could create a full body, making a new citizen for Arkanum after they have received energy.

Money is the only element that can create a family, that can elongate their life.