Artificer

Artificers are the beating heart of innovation and progress in Aethervale, blending the rigid laws of mechanics with the chaotic potential of magic. They are most prominent in the smog-filled streets of Steamfort, where human and dwarven Aether-engineers design the marvelous and terrifying machines that power the city. These inventors constantly push the boundaries of what is possible, creating everything from localized gravity nullifiers to devastating, steam-powered siege weapons.

In the subterranean realms of the Sub-Terran Accord, kobold artificers hold a highly revered status. Here, mechanists combine their worship of the World-Shaper with deep-earth engineering, creating the sprawling deep-strands and automated defenses that keep their underground cities safe. Their approach to artifice is less about mass production and more about creating bespoke, highly efficient tools designed to master the harsh underground environment.

Across the world, the term Grease Monkeys is often used affectionately (or derisively) for the traveling tinkerers and field engineers who keep the world's Aether-tech running. These artificers can be found on airships, in mercenary camps, or exploring ancient ruins. They are pragmatic problem solvers, capable of jury-rigging a failing Aether-engine with nothing but spare parts, pure grit, and a little bit of improvised magic.