Chronos Cipher: Wasteland Architect

In a post-apocalyptic Earth choked by temporal anomalies, Kaelen, a former chronal cartographer, scavenges the ruins of forgotten cities. His unique ability, 'Temporal Echo,' allows him to glimpse 60 seconds into the past of any object he touches, revealing its last moments before decay. Haunted by the catastrophic 'Timefall' event that fractured reality and orphaned him, Kaelen seeks fragments of pre-Timefall technology, believing they hold the key to stabilizing the temporal fabric. The oppressive Chronos Directorate, claiming to be humanity's last hope, hoards temporal knowledge and ruthlessly purges those who dissent. Kaelen's quest for truth will force him to confront the Directorate's iron grip, risking exposure and the ultimate collapse of what little remains.