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A Metal ManFront

magical, fragile

A bronze statue, but not really a statue, more like bits of armor cleverly joined around a skeleton of interlocking pipes. And the "chest" is less a breastplate than a little potbelly stove. Intricate runes are barely visible under the thing's patina.

It's dented, cracked, and torn apart, but a careful search will turn up all the pieces.

This is clearly no mere statue, but to unlock its mysteries you need to…

Bronze ProtectorReverse

Readiness: ◇◇◇◇

As long as fire burns in in the stove-like chest, the hearth spirit will animate the construct. Treat it as a follower.

Bronze Protector

Construct, spirit, durable, vigilant, overbearing, mute, gullible

HP 13; Armor 3 (metal)
Damage pummel (hand)
Special qualities fireproof; holds +1 Readiness on a 7+ to Defend; requires a smithy and tools to regain HP
Instinct to be overzealous in guarding you
Cost profuse gratitude (Loyalty: ◇◇◇ )

  • Loom menacingly, belching smoke
  • Start fires, cause collateral damage
  • Run low on fuel