Crankslayer is a medium-sized, steam-and-arcane-powered construct created by the eccentric halfling artificer, inventor, and enchanter Matthius Highstool during his time at the Arcane Academy. Initially conceived as a class project, the construct grew into a passion-fueled masterpiece of magical engineering. Unlike most war machines of its caliber, Crankslayer is unique in both form and spirit—literally.
What sets Crankslayer apart is the whimsical elemental spirit bound within its core. This youthful, excitable entity animates the construct with personality and unpredictability, often humming with joy, whirring with anticipation, or sparking with mischief. The spirit does not speak in words, but communicates with expressive mechanical noises and pulses of light through its rune-etched chassis.
Crankslayer features a compact cockpit nestled behind its core, designed for Matthius himself. From there, the halfling can pilot his creation, enhancing its actions with spells, repairs, or simply camaraderie. The synergy between artificer and construct is seamless—Crankslayer acts with uncanny responsiveness when Matthius is at the helm, their bond elevating its combat performance.
Armed with a rotating arcane cannon on one arm and a buzzing chainsaw blade on the other, Crankslayer is deceptively powerful. Though not massive in size, its agility, elemental enhancements, and integrated weapon systems allow it to contend with foes far larger and more heavily armored. When the elemental within flares with excitement, the construct can surge with destructive energy, unleashing devastating force in close quarters or at range.
A blend of academic brilliance, arcane innovation, and elemental playfulness, Crankslayer is far more than a machine—it is a testament to creative ambition, and a loyal partner to its diminutive but daring creator.