MORZUK THE CLOCKMAKER
OrcsMaster Clockmaker and Timekeeper
"Time is the most precious resource. I craft instruments that measure its passage, that remind us of its value.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Timepiece Workshop
- Civilization
- Orcs
Appearance
• Physical: Morzuk has nimble fingers and sharp eyes, essential for his precision work. His smoky gray skin is marked with small cuts from his tools. He moves with careful deliberation. • Clothing: He wears fine clothes that display his success, with a jeweler's lens always at hand. • Distinguishing Marks: His fingers are incredibly dexterous. He always carries his tools.
Relationships
- Family - His children show no mechanical talent; his true heirs are his apprentices.
- Allies - Wealthy clients value his work; the clan relies on his timekeeping.
- Rivals - Other clockmakers compete for his reputation; some have tried to steal his designs.
Personality
- Traits: Precise, knowledgeable about time, deeply proud of his craft, surprisingly philosophical
- Mannerisms: Checks time constantly, listens to ticking automatically
- Voice: Soft and measured, becomes passionate when discussing mechanisms
Backstory
Morzuk was apprenticed to a traveling clockmaker at age twelve and spent twenty years learning his craft. He has since become the finest clockmaker in orcish territories, creating timepieces that are sought by the wealthy and powerful. He considers time itself his domain.
Daily Life
Morzuk spends his days in his workshop, crafting timepieces, repairing mechanisms, and consulting with clients. He maintains his tools, his materials, and his reputation. Evenings find him studying clockmaking from other civilizations.
Secret
Morzuk has discovered that certain timepieces can influence the flow of time around them. He has only created one such piece, which he keeps hidden.
Story Hooks
- 1 Morzuk needs help obtaining rare materials for a special commission.
- 2 His time-influencing clock has been stolen, and he needs help recovering it.
Narrative Value
Morzuk provides time-related items, precision crafting quests, and a perspective on orcish technology. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════