RATCHETSPARK CHIMESMITH
GnomesBell & Chime Maker
"Sound is the soul of metal made audible—each bell has a voice waiting to be found.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Resonant Forge, Gearhaven Industrial Quarter
- Civilization
- Gnomes
Appearance
• Physical: Ratchetspark has ears trained to detect the slightest variations in tone, and his hands are scarred from metalworking. He moves with the careful precision of someone who works with delicate acoustics. • Clothing: He wears leather protective gear over his clothes, with loops for holding tuning tools. His apron has pockets full of small hammers and files used for fine adjustments. • Distinguishing Marks: A small burn scar on his left ear from a hot bell, and permanently ringing ears from years of exposure.
Relationships
- Family - His father still advises on large projects; his brother is a musician who tests his instruments
- Allies - Musicians, churches, scientists who need precise acoustic equipment
- Rivals - Mass-produced bell manufacturers, a competitor who claims superior techniques
Personality
- Traits: Obsessive about sound quality, surprisingly musical, deeply patient with tuning
- Mannerisms: Taps on metal surfaces to test resonance, tilts his head to catch subtle tones
- Voice: Soft and melodious, as if always trying to match perfect pitch
Backstory
Ratchetspark apprenticed under his father, a church bell maker, but expanded into smaller chimes and musical instruments. He now creates bells for churches, wind chimes for homes, and specialized acoustic devices for musicians and scientists. His work is known for its purity of tone throughout Landorya.
Daily Life
He spends his days casting bells, tuning chimes, and consulting with clients on acoustic needs. His workshop is filled with metal in various stages of completion, and the air is always filled with test tones as he works. He employs several assistants for the heavy labor.
Secret
He's discovered a metal alloy that produces tones with unusual effects on listeners, but he's still studying its properties.
Story Hooks
- 1 He needs rare metals from a dangerous mine to create a bell for a royal ceremony
- 2 Someone is using his bells to create discordant tones that cause headaches and confusion
Narrative Value
Provider of acoustic equipment and potential source of specialized sound-based solutions. His knowledge of resonance can aid in various situations. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════