Taifar Mactos

3. Taifar Mactos (The Mind) Legend says Phinea Mactos understood that the properties of the ethereal and the Essence extended beyond the physical world and even the metaphysical. Known in the community for being bookish and inquisitive, none expected Phinea to be one of the 8 heroes. While her combat skills were questionable her tactics were not. Said by some to have eyed a weak spot in the metal of the colossus that allowed for Toron Saxum to strike a limb clean off the Colossus (thus beginning the alliance of the sword and mind). She died trying to protect Toron. In the years that passed since, a group grew in favor of applying what Phinea believed in. This group and subsequently this clan wanted to see how the mind could be expanded by the knowledge of the essence. Many of this group went insane upon the first steps into this realm of thought. Taifar Saxum had to intervene and place sanctions and restrictions on the research. Some still dabble in this line of thought but they mainly focus on micro dosing this specific aspect and assisting saxum in their efforts. Symbol: 3 dots/fencing sword Resources and Contribution Thanks to the failure of the first Mactos, it became widely known how dangerous essence can be and encouraged all clans to treat the connection with respect and caution rather than brashness. They still act as intellects and record Forgelands history. They also sit on one of the largest metal mines and support themselves by mining that and delivering it to clan Saxum to make weapons and tools. Other Qualities: Often looked down upon due to their previous failures and that angers the members of the clan. Often try to earn their reputation back Major part of the clan is that they have a large library with countless books and research that they have collected over the years Ally: Taifar Saxum (1): While grateful for their protection and assistance, it feels as though they will never be able to be on their own again. Adversary: Taifar Wildore (7): Differing ideologies and also fought with them when the first Mactos went insane TAKE ON THE STORY: Phinea saw into the Colossus and was able to freeze it in time. Hold its attention, ripping her mind apart. She couldn’t fight it physically, but she did mentally with the assistance of Saxum (Unclear, who but thought to be Saxum). OTHER PLOT LINES: Who killed Imran? Metal Mines Saxum warriors are still here after five years. Taking books that don’t belong to them and sending our people to the mines. STRUCTURES/AREA: Brain Teaser: A local inn and tavern with Gadgets and brain teasers. The Compendium: A library full of the vast majority of knowledge in the 7 nations. The New Dawn District: Imran, a former architect, built this area for new housing and focused on a school constructing housing and castle building. Creating a new line of work for Mactos in hopes of redemption. The Forgotten District: Walled-off place where most experiments were done but now carries a tragic past that haunts it still. Inscribed is “May they be forgiven by what awaits” The Metal Mines Forge of the Fallen: The customary forge built in honor and memory of Phinea Mactos. Contains a Fencing sword built by Candoran Craftsman to honor and evoke Mactos traditions. Tombstone Valley: The vast stones placed to mark those dead in the Massacre of the Mind CHARACTERS: High Status: Head Architect: Mikolash Mactos - LEADER OF BROKEN BOTTLE REVOLUTIONARIES Tamur Tika-Mactos Fenwa Abila-Mactos Saxum’s Head of Watch: Irøn Saxum Lore Keepers Mendagart: The spiritual blesser of creations. Pledging the steel to be used last but used well. To what awaits, may our deeds be accepted as to those the steel goes. Forgelords Mid Status: Foreman Imrok “The Mind Crushers” Axemen Scholars Low Status: Essence Scholars. The Iron Born Lourens Leutgar-Mactos: Fought matt, matt split his face open Battle Burners Groups: Broken Bottle Revolutionaries