Valok
Steel Dwarves, the greatest artisans of the the old world
built valok from rare ores buried deep in the earth. Though
these dwarves have disappeared, their incredible constructs
remain. No other blacksmith, inventor, or mage has created
anything like these magnificent machines. These Dwarves disappeared when Ythryn fell.
Rare Metal Body. Steel dwarves unlocked the secrets
of smithing valiar—the truemetal—prized not only for
its strength and flexibility, but for its entrancing silverywhite
beauty. They could turn valiar into anything, from
breathtaking weapons and exquisite buildings to hypnotic
gossamer fabrics that are nearly transparent and virtually
indestructible. The secrets of working with the truemetal
disappeared with the dwarves, but not before they built
the nigh-invulnerable bodies of the valok.
Prismacore Power. The steel dwarves also mined
iridoss, commonly known as prismacore. This rare gemstone
was infused with the power of other worlds. Unlike
other constructs who are powered by spells or prayer, each
valok’s prismacore heart allows them to operate without
magic. Since prismacore never loses power, valok can work
ceaselessly, without rest or respite.
Mechanized Evolution. The first valok were great
machines made to dig, smelt, and build. Legends say
these giant walkers could build entire cities in a matter
of days and could even construct other valok. As the steel
dwarves learned the deep secrets of prismacore, they
made machines that could speak and think more freely.
While two classes of valok—servok and multivok—
have been discovered, ancient steel dwarf carvings hint
that a highly advanced third class was created just before
the makers disappeared.
Ancient and Deep. Ruined valok litter the deepest
ruins of the steel dwarves, and without the secrets of the
steel dwarves, their valiar and iridoss are useless to modern
smiths. But some valok still labor in the depths, carrying
out their final orders and ready to end any who interfere.
Type
Mechanized
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