In a world where alchemy and science intertwine, two extraordinary children, Roger and Dodger, find themselves part of a grand, sinister plan to manifest the Doctrine of Ethos, the power that controls the universe. Separated at birth, the twins are unknowingly designed to embody the forces of language and mathematics, respectively. As they grow up miles apart, a mysterious psychic connection draws them together, allowing them to share their unique talents. Their creator, an ambitious alchemist, watches from the shadows, intending to use them to achieve godhood. The twins must navigate a complex chessboard of power, manipulation, and destiny, as they struggle to understand their abilities and the cosmic game they are pawns in. With the fabric of reality at stake, Roger and Dodger must confront their own humanity and the daunting path that lies before them.

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