Frankenstein is an Eidolon scientist who proposed the Eidolon-Automaton fusion project, seeking to bring the dead back to life by projecting memories into mechanical bodies. Frankenstein collaborated with Treyst on the experimental research that accidentally created Rossum.
The Eidolon-Automaton Proposal
390 AC - Approaching Treyst
The Eidolon scrutinized Treyst’s expression, looking for the slightest reaction. Something in the tone of his voice conveyed seriousness despite the insane nature of what he proposed. Victor’s demeanor was completely calm. He had read Treyst’s file and knew about Paju when putting forward this idea.
By using Grafts, a young engineer from the Parallax had supposedly created robots called Automata. But what Frankenstein proposed was madness: breathing life into them to make them sentient. He implied that by projecting people’s memories inside these metal contraptions, they could perhaps be brought to life. What he offered was quite simply to bring the dead back to life.
Frankenstein smiled when Treyst considered helping with his project. He rose and offered his hand to seal the agreement. Treyst had been managing the Graft manufacturing department for six years and had the logistical means to help.
Research with Coppélia
391 AC - Demonstrating Kelon-Powered Stabilization
Frankenstein led Treyst back to the furthest reaches of the Athanor, the research and development area of the Foundry. He opened a door and turned on the workshop lights, revealing Coppélia. Frankenstein was created with Treyst’s Construct, but the same couldn’t be said for Coppélia, whom Frankenstein had called by that name.
Frankenstein worked with Treyst to study how Coppélia’s Kelon-powered mechanical heart allowed her to stay anchored in reality. When Treyst presented the result of his research using Ordis Heka Glyphs and psychic chains, Frankenstein seemed satisfied with the prospects. The decision was made to move on to practical application.
The Failed Experiment
Frankenstein participated in the experiment where Treyst attempted to pair Paju’s Eidolon with an Automaton body. An Yzmir mage manifested a Yzmir version of Frankenstein to propose the deal to Treyst initially. Axiom mages and engineers had formed an unusual alliance, working together on the possibility of permanently embodying Eidolons within metal Automata using Kelon instead of the usual Mana.
When the machine activated, it did not work as expected. A Tumult Singularity germinated, and instead of Paju taking possession of the Automaton, a Chimera was accidentally uprooted from the Tumult and trapped in the metal shell, creating Rossum.
Project Goals
The Eidolon-Automaton fusion project sought to:
- Permanently embody Eidolons within metal Automata
- Use Kelon instead of Mana for stabilization
- Project memories into mechanical bodies
- Bring deceased individuals back to life in mechanical form
- Create sentient robotic beings
Relationships
- Treyst: Primary collaborator on Eidolon-Automaton fusion project
- Coppélia: Subject of research, named by Frankenstein
- Yzmir mages: Collaborated through Yzmir version of Frankenstein Eidolon
- Ordis scholars: Worked alongside on practical application
- Sierra: Referenced her Automata work as foundation for project