Scrivener

Scriveners are clockwork apparatuses made by arcanosmiths that can independently create writing based on instructions. They are a new innovation and thus still quite rare and expensive, having been conceived by the famous Egean inventor duo Bonarius & Finkleman in 2499 ER.
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Properties

A scrivener functions by using sophisticated clockworks to move a stylus across paper suspended on an easel. The movements are dictated by orders given to the scrivener. Most scriveners are based on sound but other magical methods of transfering knowledge to them have also been experimented with.
Scriveners are metallic contraptions some 20-30 centimeters tall. Models created by Bonarius & Finkleman come with heavy bases so the device can be firmly stood upon surfaces such as tabletops. The intricate mechanisms inside demand exceptional care to be given to scriveners when they are moved.
The basic components of a scrivener are the following:

• Clockwork engine: arcanotechnical apparatus, usually placed inside the heavy base of the device
• Stylus: the pen is moved with a mechanical arm and fed with a constant supply of ink the stylus can also be enchanted not to require ink
• Easel: metallic rest for holding paper or other medium
• Sensory focus: detects the sounds or other input that are to be converted into text

Access and availability
Empire of Egea
Utility
Scriveners can write text on paper independently based on instructions.
Manufacturing
Scriveners are typically made from metal using methods typical to arcanosmithing.
Complexity
Scriveners are not among the most complicated apparuses created by arcanosmiths but they are sophisticated enough to completely baffle any layman.

Practical application

Scriveners are mainly used to automatically create written text from spoken words. For example, scholars use scriveners to make notes of their vocalized trains of thought and merchant guilds document their important meetings by having scriveners transcribe them.

Future development

Bonarius & Finkleman are already exploring new improvents that would expand the utility of their newest invention. They are especially interested in finding an effective way for scriveners to read. This would allow the devices to copy already written works autonomously and in great quantities, revolutionizing the industry of book making.