The Rookery
The Rookery is a cluster metal workshops in Rootloch, where machinists and sculptors push the boundaries of their crafts. Multi-level buildings of corrugated steel are connected by swaying rope bridges, and the air thrums with the sound of hammering, grinding, and the occasional explosion.
Exiles from Holvyr have formed a diasporic community in The Rookery, blending their disciplined craftsmanship with Rootloch’s unrestrained creativity to produce bold, experimental designs.
History
The Rookery began as a modest cluster of smithies and machinist workshops, established by Rootloch’s earliest tinkerers seeking freedom from the rigid structures of Awarth’s industrial norms. Over time, it grew into a hub of avant-garde metalworking, drawing artisans and innovators eager to push the boundaries of design and function. Its transformation was further shaped by machinists and engineers who sought refuge from Holvyr’s suffocating hierarchies. These exiles brought refined techniques and daring innovations, finding in Rootloch’s anarchic spirit the freedom to merge precision with unrestrained creativity. As its reputation spread, workshops were stacked on top of one another, creating the Rookery’s iconic multi-level aesthetic.
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