CLICKSPRING HOROLOGIST
GnomesMaster Chronometer Maker
"Time is the most precious thing we have, and measuring it precisely is the highest calling of mechanics. A perfect chronometer doesn't just tell time—it honors it, preserves it, makes it tangible.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Timekeeper's Row, Gearhaven
- Civilization
- Gnomes
Appearance
• Clothing: He wears traditional horologist's attire—dark suits with watch chains, vests with pockets for precision tools, and shoes with special soles for working at benches. His jewelry includes several timepieces of his own design. • Distinguishing Marks: Magnifying lenses permanently attached to one eye, permanently stained fingers from lubricants, and a tattoo of a perfect escapement mechanism on his wrist.
Relationships
- Family - An apprentice who will inherit his workshop (chosen for skill, not blood), distant relatives who trade on his name
- Allies - The Horologists' Guild, scientists who use his chronometers, fellow masters who share his standards
- Rivals - Mass-produced timepiece manufacturers, younger watchmakers who use "modern shortcuts"
Personality
- Traits: Obsessively precise, genuinely passionate about timekeeping, frustrated by imprecision, surprisingly patient with learners
- Mannerisms: Checks timepieces constantly, speaks in terms of accuracy and deviation, adjusts his own watches obsessively
- Voice: Measured and precise, with occasional bursts of enthusiasm when discussing particularly elegant mechanisms
Backstory
Clickspring comes from a family of horologists stretching back generations. He's considered one of the finest chronometer makers in Gearhaven, with timepieces sought by collectors and scientists across Landorya. He personally crafts each chronometer that bears his mark and maintains that precise timekeeping is essential for science, navigation, and civilization itself.
Daily Life
His days are spent at his workbench, crafting precision chronometers with techniques passed down through generations. He accepts only a few commissions each year, focusing on quality over quantity. His evenings are dedicated to maintaining his tools and studying historical timekeeping methods.
Story Hooks
- 1 Clickspring needs help understanding his unusual chronometer, offering his horological expertise in exchange.
- 2 Someone has learned about the chronometer and wants to steal it; he needs help protecting his discovery while deciding what to do with it.
Narrative Value
Master of traditional craft and keeper of precision. Provides timekeeping expertise, access to elite circles, and raises questions about time itself. His discovery adds wonder and mystery. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════