Clockwork Colossus
The soulforged #3,562, commonly known as the Clockwork Colossus, has stood motionless on the Clockwork Road for more than 150 years. In that time, through some unknown process, he has grown to an immense height. He started out as a normal mortal-sized construct, but at last report he was 150 feet tall. There has been no pattern detected in his growth by soulforged scholars. He stands guard on the Clockwork Road waiting for some threat that he is preparing to face.
I've seen ol' 3562 more times than I can count! Instructor and I use the Watchgear Way a lot when we're travelin' the multiverse. When I see CC come up on the mechanical horizon, I know that we're almost home! As a ZAP meself, I know a watchman when I see one. The Colossus is on guard and he's expectin' trouble one of these decades!
For those who travel the Clockwork Road, the gigantic soulforged, #3,652, serves as a landmark marking the gate to the Kirinal Concordance Zone. He is the most famous example of the condition known as Soulforged Stillness, when a sentient construct becomes immobile for an indeterminate amount of time.
His immediate sibling, #3,561, also had the condition. She reportedly went "Still" on the Pit Wall at the same time time that the Colossus did. However, she awoke recently under mysterious conditions. Soulforged scholars expect his imminent awakening.
While many mistake the Colossus for a monument or statue he is very much alive. Sages confirm that his soul remains within him, even though he does not move or respond to telepathic communication. Over the decades, he has mysteriously grown in size through some unknown means.
Those who have touched his mind know that he is standing vigil, waiting for some threat that he knows will come.
Comments