Maxxob
The Overseer
Time: Afternoon
Location: Clockhaven, capital of Widersia
The usual hustle and bustle could be seen and heard in Clockhaven. Factories worked at full speed, their rhythmic clanking and whirring machines creating a constant industrial symphony. Dark smoke billowed from their chimneys, filling the air with the acrid smell of burning coal and hot metal. Humans and some of the smaller Fae, such as halflings and gnomes, went about their business, the sounds of their footsteps and chatter blending with the mechanical noises. Yet, the organic residents of the capital were far outmatched by the mechanoids populating the city. From security to cleaning, every task that could be automated had been. The country was a testament to what could be achieved using only the mundane means of science and technology, relentless technological pursuit at the expense of the environment. Among those who pushed technology to new heights were the Burke brothers, owners of Burke Mechanical Solutions.
A job had been posted in the Widersia Adventurer's Guild by both brothers. The request was notably vague, merely stating that those interested should be 'well-equipped' and have combat experience. An unusual request, suggesting the brothers had paid a premium to the guild to keep the job details under wraps. The adventurers were informed that they would receive the specifics from the clients themselves and could choose whether or not to accept the task. Curiously, the meeting location was the brothers' residence, rather than one of their factories in the industrial sector.
The Burke brothers' mansion was located in the heart of the capital. It was a large estate, gated by see-through iron fences about 8 feet high. Security was heavy, with humanoid constructs of metallic exterior, armed with a multitude of guns, patrolling the inner perimeter. Yet, as soon as the adventurers approached the gates, they opened without apparent intervention. The mechanical guards halted, their photoreceptors tracking every movement, and the path to the front door of the mansion was unobstructed.
As the adventurers neared the front door, it opened. Before them stood another construct, distinct from the guards in its Victorian-esque attire. This construct, clearly designed for a different function, provided a stark contrast to the patrolling units, which lacked any adornment.
Location: Clockhaven, capital of Widersia
The usual hustle and bustle could be seen and heard in Clockhaven. Factories worked at full speed, their rhythmic clanking and whirring machines creating a constant industrial symphony. Dark smoke billowed from their chimneys, filling the air with the acrid smell of burning coal and hot metal. Humans and some of the smaller Fae, such as halflings and gnomes, went about their business, the sounds of their footsteps and chatter blending with the mechanical noises. Yet, the organic residents of the capital were far outmatched by the mechanoids populating the city. From security to cleaning, every task that could be automated had been. The country was a testament to what could be achieved using only the mundane means of science and technology, relentless technological pursuit at the expense of the environment. Among those who pushed technology to new heights were the Burke brothers, owners of Burke Mechanical Solutions.
A job had been posted in the Widersia Adventurer's Guild by both brothers. The request was notably vague, merely stating that those interested should be 'well-equipped' and have combat experience. An unusual request, suggesting the brothers had paid a premium to the guild to keep the job details under wraps. The adventurers were informed that they would receive the specifics from the clients themselves and could choose whether or not to accept the task. Curiously, the meeting location was the brothers' residence, rather than one of their factories in the industrial sector.
The Burke brothers' mansion was located in the heart of the capital. It was a large estate, gated by see-through iron fences about 8 feet high. Security was heavy, with humanoid constructs of metallic exterior, armed with a multitude of guns, patrolling the inner perimeter. Yet, as soon as the adventurers approached the gates, they opened without apparent intervention. The mechanical guards halted, their photoreceptors tracking every movement, and the path to the front door of the mansion was unobstructed.
As the adventurers neared the front door, it opened. Before them stood another construct, distinct from the guards in its Victorian-esque attire. This construct, clearly designed for a different function, provided a stark contrast to the patrolling units, which lacked any adornment.
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"Welcome to the residence of Master Sillanus Burke and Master Octavius Burke. May I have your names, sirs and/or madams?" The construct's voice was male, robotic, and devoid of emotion or warmth. Its photoreceptors adjusted slightly as it patiently awaited their introductions. Behind the construct servant, glimpses of the luxurious interior of the mansion could be seen, describable as ostentatious.
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