The Clank: Sentinels of Lost Ingenuity
Distinct Traits and Culture
The Clank are sentient constructs formed of metal, wood, stone, and clay, each uniquely crafted with intricate designs and modifications that reflect their individuality. Despite their inorganic exteriors, they exhibit a rich tapestry of emotions, creativity, and intellect.
Culturally, the Clank are driven by a profound sense of purpose and curiosity. As beings of artifice and innovation, they view existence as a quest to uncover their origins and find meaning beyond their original functions. Many are archivists and wanderers, preserving history and exploring the unknown in the hope of restoring what has been lost.
Origins in the Age of Strife
The Clank were created by
The Goblins inventors during the Age of Strife, in the flourishing years of the
The Principality of Balth. Designed as guardians and laborers, they were imbued with intelligence and autonomy to adapt to the Alliance's ever-growing needs. This innovation led to the Clank becoming not just tools but valued members of society.
The secret of their creation was a closely guarded process involving rare materials and arcane techniques passed down through goblin clans. Only a select few artisans, known as the Forge-Minds, held the knowledge to bring the Clank to life. The Clank served with distinction, aiding in the Alliance’s advancements and protecting its cities from external threats.
Shattered Legacy
The fall of the Casparian Alliance to the
The Dark Lord and the transformation of its lands into
The Blightland marked a turning point for the Clank. As the Alliance’s cities burned and its people scattered, the Forge-Minds and their secrets were lost. With the process of their creation eradicated, no new Clank could be made, leaving the existing constructs as the last of their kind.
The Clank faced an existential crisis. Some dedicated themselves to preserving the Alliance’s legacy, becoming keepers of knowledge and relics. Others sought refuge in Melchiora and other nations, serving as guardians and artisans. A few brave Clank ventured into the Blightland, scavenging the ruins of their fallen homeland in hopes of recovering the lost secrets of their creation.
Modern Clank are living relics, embodying the ingenuity and ambition of the Casparian Alliance. Their existence is a testament to resilience, and their quest to uncover the secrets of their origin drives their tireless exploration and dedication to preserving the past for future generations.
