Weavejack

Cyphermancers are trained to feel the vibrations of the Weave. Coding its energy strings to perform any manner of result that can cross over into what some call 'wizardry'. This requires attention to detail, practice with M-theory harmonics, and above all patience.

Then there are the weavejacks.

I’ve known more than one weavejack in my day. A cyphermancer is precise, but sometimes needs a little time to get the M-theory code right. Weavejacks just get the job done, even if takes a few shortcuts.

It’s that last part that always makes me nervous since we're talking about taking shortcuts with the fabric of the universe...

— Allasan McGillivray, Nighthunter

A weavejack is technically a profession, however what they lack in formal training, they make up for with inventiveness and occasional brute force with regards to coding the Weave. Sometimes with unexpected, or deadly, results.

Subtle As a Hammer

Weavejacks, like cyphermancers or simpaths, tap into the quantum forces of nature. However, they don't require the need for objects as simpaths do. Neither do they have the years of study, training, and contemplation on the nature of the Weave. Instead, they rely on quick, short manipulation of the Weave called a 'batch-rithm' to create an enchanted effect with the Weave.

These batch-rithms are often simplified versions of a cyphermancer or simpath technique, usually lacking some of the extra measures use to counter unexpected counter-harmonics that can come from coding the Weave. In many cases, any such 'side-effects' are minor and are limited to mostly just the weavejack. Mostly.

Though there are stories of a weavejack taking one too many shortcuts and accidentally transplanting an entire town. Sometimes vaporizing one.

How can I put this...

Sometimes it's the difference of sparking a battery in a lantern so you can see... and the weavejack setting themselves on fire to see by. Usually, they just spark the lantern battery.

— Duncan Blake, Wayfarer League rider

Career

Qualifications

People who follow this profession have a gift for understanding physics and mathematics, especially as it pertains to musical theory. As there is no 'formal' training to be a weavejack, all weavejacks either must have, or learn, memorization techniques to quickly learn bath-rithms from one another.

Perception

Social Status

Weavejacks aren't unwelcome but are always regarded with suspicion. Numerous stories follow in their wake of side-effects that span from a minor annoyance to a major catastrophe. This puts them in low regard in most societies. In some regions, weavejacks are considered one step away from 'career criminals'.

This is in no small part to the fact that most who hire their services are needing a job accomplished quickly, with no questions asked. Sometimes those jobs can be questionable at best with regards to 'legal'.

Operations

Tools

Like a cyphermancer, a weavejack technically doesn't need tools beyond a good tuning fork and notebook to write down the batch-rithms they've invented or learned. However, even more than simpaths or cyphermancers, weavejacks seek out palik stones whenever they can find them.

For weavejacks, palik stones provide a unique benefit of giving their batch-rithm's a little extra stability in case things go slightly wrong. Sometimes, even half a palik stone might mean the difference between a successful batch-rithm and accidentally setting themselves on fire.

Alternative Names

Tonemonger, lowcyphers

Type

Arcane

Other Associated professions

• Cyphermancers