Mopstat, a city encased in glass surrounded by merciless jungle on a forgotten continent. Mighty steam-driven machines are built in this place, driven by hyper-intelligent pugs and designed by tireless engineers. Any with the potential to be a steamsmith can rise to glory regardless of who they are, at least that's the promise. Vought and Emily have tried for years to meet that promise, but haven't had so much as a passing glimpse at it. Cheated yet again by an attack on the faire of innovation, they are driven to unravel the silent conspiracy behind the attacks. With the help of their three pugs Flash, Old Sal, and Baron Von Mudden they must find the minds behind the rogue machines as the city ticks its way towards destruction. They're "The Voughts," and they don't have a chance.