It is with no small amount of displeasure that I'm giving up on this story. When I started on this project, I knew it was a huge undertaking, and it was a longshot that I'd be able to finish it. As it is, I just don't have the time or energy to focus on it the way I'd like.
Maybe one day I'll return to it, but for now, I'm letting it go. Thanks for reading, it's been a blast!