Makayla, the Timekeeper

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Makayla resembles a small humanoid clockwork robot with the size and shape of a gnome. Her body is completely sheathed in matte black metal panels, intricately jointed to allow fluid movement. Dark blue runes glow dimly along the seams of her armor, pulsing with a rhythmic cadence akin to a heartbeat.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Makayla, the nimble shadow in the tapestry of Syom’skit-Ngthefl's history, emerged from the bustling streets of the city-state. Born into the enigmatic world of thievery, her early years were defined by a life in the shadows, navigating the intricate dance between stealth and survival. Makayla's quick wit and agile movements set her apart from her peers, earning her a reputation as a skilled thief in the labyrinthine alleys of Syom’skit-Ngthefl.

As the city-state faced the relentless onslaught of Mecha, Makayla's life took an unexpected turn. The magical elite, recognizing the need for diverse skills in the impending conflict, sought to incorporate the art of thievery into the ranks of the The 72 Gaelics. Makayla, with her unparalleled agility and cunning, found herself among the chosen few destined for a fate intertwined with magic and war.

The ritual that followed was a blend of shadows and arcane energies, a delicate dance between the ethereal and the tangible. Among the 72, Makayla's skills as a thief became an asset, her ability to navigate unseen realms seamlessly merging with the soul-binding process. As her essence entwined with the war machine, Makayla became a phantom, a shadowy figure wielding the duality of thievery and warfare.

The sacrifice, however, was profound. A third of the 72 faced obliteration in the transformative process, their essences lost to the mysterious currents of magic. Makayla, resilient and adaptable, emerged among the survivors. Her connection with the war machine manifested as a fusion of stealth and steel, a silent force ready to confront the looming threat of Mecha.

The conflict unfolded with a relentless intensity, and Makayla's thieving skills became a covert weapon in the Gaelics' arsenal. Her ability to infiltrate enemy lines, glean vital information, and strike from the shadows proved invaluable. The clandestine maneuvers of The 72 Gaelics, now including the enigmatic thief, disrupted Mecha's mechanical juggernaut.

As the battle reached its crescendo, only 17 of the 72 survived the grueling conflict. The return to Syom’skit-Ngthefl, however, was far from the triumphant homecoming they envisioned. Makayla, accustomed to slipping through the shadows unnoticed, found herself caught in the harsh light of reality. The leaders, burdened by the guilt of the soul-binding ritual's irreversible consequences, revealed the painful truth – the Gaelics could never return to their mortal bodies.

The revelation struck Makayla with a blend of acceptance and defiance. Her thieving heart, though shadowed by the weight of the sacrifice, embraced the new form she had assumed. The city, however, was not prepared to celebrate the Gaelics' sacrifice. The absence of a hero's welcome and the revelation of the irreversible nature of the ritual cast a somber pall over Syom’skit-Ngthefl.

Makayla, with her quicksilver spirit, stood by Dandelo, Lady Gale, and Lowe, The Aria of Gears as they confronted the city's leaders. The madness that gripped one of the '72' and the destruction that followed left an indelible mark on Makayla's memory. The thief, who thrived in the hidden corners of the city, witnessed the chaos unfold in the royal palace and the weight of Dandelo's rage.

Dandelo's warning, a declaration of departure and an impending reckoning, resonated in Makayla's ears. The Gaelics, including the stealthy thief, left the city in the wake of their shattered destinies. The remaining 16, once a cohesive unit, embarked on separate journeys, each member drawn by the currents of their own whims and quests.

Makayla's path led her to unfamiliar landscapes, where her thieving skills became both a means of survival and a way to navigate the complexities of the outside world. In the solitude of her travels, she forged connections with Dandelo, Lady Gale, and Lowe that surpassed the physical and the ethereal. The bond among the 72 Gaelics, diverse yet unbreakable, became the anchor in a world forever changed.