The Lydian Stone divergence is defined by the sudden introduction of advanced technology into the Roman world, bridged by a single mysterious object.
The Bridge #
The Lydian Stone Prototype #
The flat slate artifact that serves as a 1:1 temporal bridge. It is the core of the "Shadow Architecture" and the origin of all divergent technology.
Industrial Inventions #
The Spinning Wheel #
The first mechanical innovation of the divergence. A modern mechanical design adapted for Roman materials that saved the Picentian economy in 79 AD.
The Industrial Loom #
The second stage of the textile revolution. A mechanized horizontal loom designed to process the Picentian yarn surplus.
The Steam Engine #
The "Engine of Empire." High-pressure steam power that transformed traditional villas into 24/7 manufacturing hubs.
Steamboats #
Mechanized naval transport used by the House of Gaius to dominate trade and bypass Imperial road blockades.
Scientific Relics #
The Method #
The complete mathematical treatise by Archimedes. A lost masterpiece unearthed in the modern era that provides the theoretical foundation for command over the physical world.
Technical Context #
- The Engine of Empire Era (Textile mechanization)
- The Boats Era (Steam and power)
- The House of Gaius (The primary testing ground for new technology)