Kingdom of Confusion

A male gnome with thick grey hair pulled back into a short ponytail and a grey short beard. He has piercing grey eyes and wears a long leather cloak adorned with large brass buttons.

Helm is a brilliant tactician and strategist who never thinks linearly, always seeking workarounds. He is practical, valuing inventions that bring benefits, and pedantic, believing that details determine everything. He maintains iron discipline in his Academy, ensuring that students become masters of their craft.

Born into a family of simple craftsmen, Helm Brust displayed a rare talent for designing mechanisms from a young age. His innovative inventions and brilliant strategies led him to become the Rector of the Great Academy of Engineering and a prominent member of the Clockwork Council. She is the head of the guild of mechanics and engineers. He advocates for a balance between tradition and progress, believing that ill-considered experiments can threaten the foundation of society. Currently, he is writing 'A Treatise on Engineering the Future', striving for perfection in every chapter before publication.