Gear Creatures ('Toks)

Lore

Automatoks refer to a general group of Gearcrafted constructions. Specific types usually have "tok" appended to their name to indicate the natural creature they were modeled after (e.g. monkeytok), or the use they are meant for (e.g. diggertok). The name Automatok itself is typically shortened to 'Tok. Most 'Toks are specially engineered by the Gearsmiths for complex tasks, and may be employed as couriers, transports, or even war machines. 'Toks are set aside from other constructions in that they all have at least a limited level of intelligence, and are capable of taking verbal and/or written commands.

'Toks are susceptible to all the pros and cons of any Gear-driven object in Elanthia. Though they do not need eat, sleep or fall prey to fatigue, they are susceptible to breakage, and even worse - sabotage via widgetry. Skilled Gearcrafters can manipulate the construction's chemical "heartbrain", turning even the most gentle-natured 'Tok into a murderous assassin.