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The Duchess (Early years)
The story of The Duchess is a simple one at first.
The early 20th century saw the rise of the automobile. And with it came the thrill of racing.
Racing cars evolved in those early years. And with it came the concept of aero engined racers. Cars outfitted with engines suited for aircraft.
Martian technology had propelled Britain's progress in the power of flight. With more robust, state of the art engines being designed from reverse engineering.
The Duchess began life as a new type of engine built for airships. Designed by Paragon tech, it boasted increased speed and efficiency.
It wasn't unti Count Zborowski, an innovative young racer, took interest in the engine that the concept of it being used for an automobile was considered.
Paragon Tech's motoring division began to construct a sleek body designed on Zborowski's specifications to house the engine. Painted in British racing green and outfitted with the most luxuriant of features. The Duchess was born.
For a few years the count participated in many races around the world with the Duchess. Successfully winning them all.
However in 1924, disaster struck. An accident occurred and the Duchess was left damaged extensively. She was taken to Paragon Tech's warehouse to be rebuilt, with improvements recommended by the Count.
He never raced her again, as he died in a racing accident a month later.
The Duchess gathered dust, left untouched for nearly a year.
It wasn't until a friend of Paragon Tech's founder, a young paranormal investigator name Arthur. Stumbled upon the warehouse that the Duchess was rediscovered. Arthur had been assisting in a case involving a missing engineer, but felt drawn to the warehouse.
A lover of racing himself, Arthur recognised the vehicle and knew of it's history. The Duchess was gifted to him by Paragon's founder, a gesture of thanks for helping them.
Animism is the belief that an object, location or creature may possess a form of spirit. It is theorised that Arthur had actually sensed the potential spirit of The Duchess herself that day. Reaching out to him with the desire to be free and race once more. As the years went on, The bond between Arthur and The Duchess would grow stronger, the car herself seemingly developing a level of sentience and loyalty to Arthur and his family.
The Duchess (Early years)
The story of The Duchess is a simple one at first.
The early 20th century saw the rise of the automobile. And with it came the thrill of racing.
Racing cars evolved in those early years. And with it came the concept of aero engined racers. Cars outfitted with engines suited for aircraft.
Martian technology had propelled Britain's progress in the power of flight. With more robust, state of the art engines being designed from reverse engineering.
The Duchess began life as a new type of engine built for airships. Designed by Paragon tech, it boasted increased speed and efficiency.
It wasn't unti Count Zborowski, an innovative young racer, took interest in the engine that the concept of it being used for an automobile was considered.
Paragon Tech's motoring division began to construct a sleek body designed on Zborowski's specifications to house the engine. Painted in British racing green and outfitted with the most luxuriant of features. The Duchess was born.
For a few years the count participated in many races around the world with the Duchess. Successfully winning them all.
However in 1924, disaster struck. An accident occurred and the Duchess was left damaged extensively. She was taken to Paragon Tech's warehouse to be rebuilt, with improvements recommended by the Count.
He never raced her again, as he died in a racing accident a month later.
The Duchess gathered dust, left untouched for nearly a year.
It wasn't until a friend of Paragon Tech's founder, a young paranormal investigator name Arthur. Stumbled upon the warehouse that the Duchess was rediscovered. Arthur had been assisting in a case involving a missing engineer, but felt drawn to the warehouse.
A lover of racing himself, Arthur recognised the vehicle and knew of it's history. The Duchess was gifted to him by Paragon's founder, a gesture of thanks for helping them.
Animism is the belief that an object, location or creature may possess a form of spirit. It is theorised that Arthur had actually sensed the potential spirit of The Duchess herself that day. Reaching out to him with the desire to be free and race once more. As the years went on, The bond between Arthur and The Duchess would grow stronger, the car herself seemingly developing a level of sentience and loyalty to Arthur and his family.