Kingdom of Dirkshire

Cogfather is a gnome whose physical transformation due to cogrot is evident. His right arm and part of his face have been replaced with intricately designed mechanical prosthetics, giving him a somewhat eerie yet fascinating appearance. His left eye is a clockwork mechanism that glints with intelligence, while his remaining flesh shows signs of metallic veins. He wears a tattered cloak adorned with gears and mechanical parts, and his presence exudes both wisdom and a touch of madness.

- Visionary: Cogfather sees beyond the present, envisioning a future where the Cogborn rise as a new pinnacle of evolution. - Unorthodox: Rejects traditional gnome society's views, embracing cogrot as a transformation rather than a curse. - Protective: Fiercely defends the Cogborn and those afflicted by cogrot, often putting himself at risk. - Curious: Has an insatiable thirst for knowledge, especially regarding ancient gnomish technology and the secrets of the Cogdeep. - Charismatic: Inspires loyalty and courage among the Cogborn and others who share his plight.

Cogfather was once a renowned gnome artificer, known throughout Dirkshire for his ingenious inventions. However, his life took a drastic turn after a venture into the Cogdeep led to his affliction with cogrot. Unlike many who saw this disease as a curse, Cogfather viewed it as an opportunity to transcend his physical limitations and connect more deeply with the machinery he loved. With his body and mind gradually transforming, he became a pariah among his own kind but found new purpose among the outcasts of the Gutters. Embracing his new identity, Cogfather founded the Cogborn, a faction of explorers and sufferers of cogrot who refuse to see their condition as a disease. Instead, they believe it to be the next step in their evolution, merging flesh with the ancient gnomish technology they so admire. However, his radical views and experiments have also attracted enemies, including those who see the Cogborn as abominations or threats to the natural order.