Marbas and Wisteria also head to the battlefield, ready to fight for the sake of their pride, loved ones, and dear friends. The final stage of the battle to rid London of demons has begun! Series Overview: Wisteria is an orphan girl living in a corner of the British Empire at the end of the 19th century. Her life is desolate and bleak–until she encounters Marbas, a powerful but equally lonely immortal being with a furry appearance, hounded by hunters. Together, Wisteria and Marbas roam the Empire–populated by humans and human-like beasts–in search of a place where they can live together in peace.