The foundation of Lurruna’s civilization is ordinary industrial technology. Roughly two-thirds of all machinery relies entirely on steam power, mechanical engineering, and clockwork design, without magical assistance. These systems are valued for their reliability, affordability, and independence from arcane resources.
Core Power Sources:
Steam is the dominant source of power across Lurruna. Coal, oil, peat, and other burnable fuels heat massive boilers that drive pistons, turbines, and pressure engines. In regions with strong rivers or elevation changes, waterwheels and hydraulic systems remain common, especially for older installations.
Unlike arcane systems, conventional engines can be built and maintained by trained mechanics alone, making them essential for widespread industrial growth.
Lurrunan machinery is defined by:
-Interlocking gears
-Cams, flywheels, and pistons
-Pressure valves and regulators
-Precision clockwork mechanisms
Clockwork is widely used where timing, repetition, or synchronization is required—factory lines, public clocks, automated gates, signal systems, and counting machines. These devices are marvels of craftsmanship, often decorated and customized by their makers.
Major Applications:
Manufacturing & Industry
Factories dominate industrial cities, producing:
-Tools and weapons
-Textiles and processed materials
-Machine parts and standardized components
Assembly lines powered by steam engines allow mass production, though breakdowns, overheating, and labor risks are common hazards.
Transportation:
Steam locomotives move people and goods along iron railways
Steamships dominate rivers and seas
Mechanical lifts, trams, and cable systems serve cities and mines
These systems are slower and less flexible than arcane-enhanced versions, but far cheaper and easier to scale.
Infrastructure:
Conventional technology supports daily life through:
-Steam-powered pumps for water and sewage
-Mechanical street lighting systems
-Clock-driven public utilities
-Drawbridges, locks, and elevators
Cities function because these machines work continuously and predictably.
Military & Defense:
-Non-magical military technology includes:
-Firearms, cannons and artillery
-Armored steam wagons and tanks
-Mechanical fortifications and traps
-Signal systems and range-finding devices
While lacking magical versatility, they are reliable, easily replaced, and devastating in numbers.
Cultural Identity:
The smoke-choked skylines, rhythmic pounding of pistons, and ever-turning gears define the industrial identity of Lurruna. For many citizens, steam technology represents self-reliance, human ingenuity, and hard labor, standing apart from the mysteries and dangers of magic.