Nautilus Deepforge
NereidsUnderwater Smith
"Metal has a memory, a will, a soul. My job is to help it remember what it wants to be.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Forge of Tides, Industrial District
- Civilization
- Nereids
Appearance
• Physical: Powerfully built with scales darkened by years of forge work. His arms are corded with muscle from wielding heavy tools underwater. • Clothing: Wears heavy leather protective gear covered in burn marks and salt stains, with numerous tool loops and pockets. • Distinguishing Marks: His hands are covered in burns and calluses; wears a pendant of his first successful forging.
Relationships
- Family - His father founded the forge; he has two sons learning the trade and a daughter who became a scholar.
- Allies - Warriors who swear by his weapons; other craftsmen in the guild; miners who supply his materials.
- Rivals - Competing smiths; customers who demand lower prices; officials who want to regulate his forge.
Personality
- Traits: Master craftsman, gruff exterior with soft heart, perfectionist, superstitious about his work
- Mannerisms: Hammers rhythmically when thinking; inspects every piece of metal he encounters; offers to fix everyone's equipment.
- Voice: Deep and rough from inhaling forge fumes, with a tendency to mutter technical specifications.
Backstory
Nautilus learned smithing from his father and revolutionized underwater metalworking by developing new techniques for working in aquatic environments. His forge produces the finest weapons and tools in Nereidum. He treats every piece as a work of art.
Daily Life
Nautilus works his forge from dawn until late evening, crafting commissioned pieces and maintaining his equipment. He teaches apprentices in his spare time and drinks with fellow craftsmen at night.
Secret
He's been experimenting with a legendary metal formula that could create unbreakable weapons, but the process is dangerously unstable.
Story Hooks
- 1 Nautilus needs help retrieving a rare ore from a monster-guarded mine to complete his masterpiece.
- 2 His forge has been sabotaged and he needs investigators to find who's trying to destroy his business.
Narrative Value
Source of weapons and tools; quest giver for material retrieval; craftsman ally. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════