COGSPARK WEATHERWATCH
GnomesMeteorological Engineer
Identity
- Residence
- The Cloud Observatory, Gearhaven Heights
- Civilization
- Gnomes
Appearance
• Physical: Cogspark is weather-beaten with skin like tanned leather from years of exposure. His eyes are permanently squinted from looking at bright skies, and his beard has been bleached nearly white by sun and wind. • Clothing: He wears a leather greatcoat reinforced against storms, with dozens of instruments attached to straps and belts. His hat is specially designed to channel rainwater away from his face. • Distinguishing Marks: A lightning-shaped burn scar on his left hand from a close call, and wind-chapped lips.
Relationships
- Family - His daughter is apprenticing with him, showing similar obsession with weather
- Allies - Farmers who rely on his forecasts, ship captains, the military weather corps
- Rivals - A rival meteorologist who uses magical rather than mechanical methods, academics who dismiss his practical approach
Personality
- Traits: Obsessive about weather patterns, surprisingly poetic about storms, distrustful of indoor predictions
- Mannerisms: Constantly checks the sky even when indoors, sniffs the air like a hunting dog
- Voice: Booming and dramatic, as if always competing with thunder
Backstory
Cogspark survived a devastating tornado as a child that destroyed his village, sparking his lifelong obsession with predicting weather. He designed and built the Cloud Observatory himself, creating mechanical devices that measure atmospheric conditions. His weather predictions are sought by farmers, sailors, and military commanders across Landorya.
Daily Life
He spends his days monitoring his instruments, releasing weather balloons, and recording data in massive logbooks. Storms find him on the observatory roof, taking readings and shouting observations to assistants below. He sends daily forecasts to subscribers throughout the region.
Story Hooks
- 1 He needs help recovering weather instruments stolen from a remote monitoring station
- 2 His data suggests an unnatural weather pattern that might be magically induced
Narrative Value
Provider of crucial environmental information. Can warn of approaching storms or help players understand weather-related challenges. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════