Teknos, The Infinite Innovator

Also Known As: The Gearfather, The Steam Sovereign, The Arcano-Tech Visionary
Alignment: Neutral
Domains: Knowledge, Artifice, Magic, Fire
Subdomains: Thought, Invention, Arcane, Steam
Favored Weapon: Voltaic Glaive (Glaive)

Description

Teknos, known as The Infinite Innovator, embodies the concepts of technological advancement, magical innovation, and the harmonious fusion of arcane and mechanical principles. This deity represents the driving force behind progress, the spark of invention, and the endless potential of combining magic and machinery. Teknos is often depicted as a being of living metal and energy, their form constantly shifting and reconfiguring with gears, steam vents, and arcing electricity. Their eyes are said to contain swirling blueprints of impossible machines, and their voice resonates with the hum of perfectly tuned engines.

Teachings

The Infinite Innovator teaches that true progress lies in the seamless integration of magic and technology. All beings have the potential for groundbreaking innovation, and it is through experimentation, collaboration, and relentless pursuit of knowledge that this potential can be realized. The deity's followers believe that by pushing the boundaries of what's possible and fostering cooperation between different disciplines, they can create a world of wonders beyond imagination.

Key tenets include:

• Pursue knowledge in all its forms, for understanding is the foundation of innovation.

• Embrace both the arcane and the mechanical, for in their union lies unlimited potential.

• Never cease to question, experiment, and improve upon existing designs.

• Share your innovations freely, for progress flourishes when knowledge is distributed.

Followers

The Infinite Innovator's followers are primarily artificers, engineers, wizards specializing in technomagic, and clerics dedicated to the path of progress. They are often found leading research projects, managing complex industrial operations, or embarking on quests to uncover lost technological artifacts. Many serve as advisors to leaders, helping to advance societies through technological and magical innovations. Devotees of the Infinite Innovator are known for their creativity, adaptability, and tireless work ethic. They often work as inventors, teachers, and problem-solvers, using their diverse skills to tackle challenges that others deem impossible.

Symbols and Iconography

• A gear with arcane runes etched along its teeth

• A steam-powered clockwork heart

• A lightning bolt passing through a series of magical sigils

• An ever-shifting blueprint that reconfigures itself constantly

Holy Text

"The Codex Technomanticus" is the primary holy text of the Infinite Innovator. It is said to be written on pages of thin, flexible metal that reconfigure themselves to reveal new information as the reader's knowledge grows. The text is bound in covers of living metal that adapt to the user's needs, sometimes transforming into tools or computational devices. It is said that truly inspired followers can access hidden schematics and formulae that appear in response to specific engineering or magical challenges.

Temples

Temples to the Infinite Innovator are often sprawling workshop complexes or towering structures of metal and glass, constantly humming with the energy of ongoing experiments and innovations. These sites feature advanced laboratories, arcane forges, and vast libraries of both magical tomes and technical manuals. Many temples include public innovation spaces, schools for aspiring technomancers, and showcases of the latest inventions. The most sacred inner sanctums are said to contain reality-defying machines that manipulate the very fabric of space and time.

Relationships with Other Deities

The Infinite Innovator maintains cooperative relationships with deities of knowledge, magic, and crafting. It finds particular kinship with gods of fire, lightning, and transformation. However, it stands in opposition to deities of stagnation, luddism, and unbridled nature, seeing them as obstacles to progress and innovation. Teknos seeks a balance between advancement and sustainability, often leading to complex relationships with environmental deities.

Religions

• Ironclad Heights