Beside himself, his experiments adrift and failing, Victor Frankenstein drives himself relentlessly towards the edge of insanity creating his monster, while hopelessly seeking solace in the comforting arms of his betrothed, Elizabeth. Meanwhile, rumors start to take hold, even as lessons are learned from the past. Now sides must be chosen, and while some must flee to escape capture amidst it all the Illuminati position themselves to begin uniting Germany.