Based on the works of David Gemmel's Ghost King. In my design of the series, this world follows the form of a stealth-action video game set in mid 17th century France, on the cusp of the Revolution.
The king had been slain by conspirators, and the blame falls upon a middle aged inventor, Culain --in whose veins flows the blood of kings. You play as Culain on a quest to clear his name and bring balance to the Kingdom.
The orrery is designed to help solve and unlock Dupont's Egg, The puzzle hints at a specific celestial event that requires aligning each of the arms such that the light sensitive jewels react to the light beams to unravel the Bloodstone Ring.