MASTER ORIN THISTLEWOOD
EldoriansRoyal Engineer and Steam-Magic Innovator
"Steam is the breath of industry. Magic is the soul of creation. Together, they can move mountains—or build them.""
Identity
- Residence
- Oakenhall, the Royal Workshops
- Civilization
- Eldorians
Appearance
• Physical: Thin and wiry with perpetual oil stains on his fingers and singed patches in his brown hair. His eyes are magnified behind thick goggles that he forgets to remove even in social situations. • Clothing: Leather apron covered in scorch marks over practical woolens, with tools and measuring devices hanging from every available strap. His boots have steel-reinforced toes from past accidents. • Distinguishing Marks: Missing two fingers on his left hand from an early experiment; a burn scar in the shape of a gear on his forearm that he claims is "decorative."
Relationships
- Family - Estranged from his traditionalist father; close to his niece who serves as his assistant
- Allies - Lady Seraphina (patron); a Dwarven engineer he corresponds with; his machines, which he names and talks to
- Rivals - Traditionalist craftsmen who believe his methods are "unnatural"
Personality
- Traits: Obsessively curious, socially oblivious, genuinely kind, terrified of political implications of his work
- Mannerisms: Sketches designs on any available surface; talks to his machines; becomes visibly distressed when interrupted mid-calculation
- Voice: Rapid and technical, full of jargon that few understand. When excited, he speaks so quickly his words blur together.
Backstory
Orin was a blacksmith's son who became fascinated by the intersection of steam power and Harmony Arts. He's responsible for Eldoria's most advanced machinery, including the water purification systems and the royal palace's defensive mechanisms. He has no idea how politically valuable his work is.
Daily Life
Works from dawn until exhaustion in his workshop, surrounded by half-finished inventions and failed experiments. Meals are taken at his workbench. He ventures out only when required by royal command or when he needs specific materials.
Secret
2. He needs a rare component from a dangerous location for a critical public works project
Narrative Value
Provider of advanced technology and magical items; quest giver for engineering and retrieval missions; source of ethical dilemmas about technological advancement; potential creator of plot-critical devices. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════