Although Rook takes place in the future, its society and culture are very similar to that of the 18th century in France, particularly of the time in which the French Revolution occurred. The high-class women wear corsets, large elaborate dresses, and wigs. Men also wear wigs along with breeches and have long hair tied back in ponytails. This is a similar form of dress to aristocrats in 18th century France. In The Sunken City, that was once called Paris, the tensions between the high-class Upper City and the poorer Lower city mimic those between the extremely rich Aristocracy and the common people during the French Revolution. There is also a weapon called, "The Razor" that is eerily similar to the guillotine and is used in a similar fashion.
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