Arcane Journey

Modrons inhabit the plane of Machine, serving as a perfectly ordered clockwork part in its ever-turning gears.

  Under the guidance of their powerful leader, Singularity, the modrons maintain order in the multiverse in otherworldly ways.

Their behavior patterns are beyond mortal comprehension, operating in an almost mystical manner, and their minds are structured in a unique class pyramid.

Each layer carries different duties and powers, and all modrons must strictly adhere to this structure.

This class pyramid is not only a symbol of power, but also a reflection of their common beliefs.

In this system, each modron is given a specific role and responsibility.

They receive orders from their superiors, which are absolute and unquestionable.

At the same time, these orders will be carried out without complaint and communicated to subordinates to ensure the smooth operation of the entire system.

In short, the modron's way of thinking and behavior patterns are completely obedient.

They have no personal desires, emotions, or morals, only an absolute devotion to completing their mission and maintaining order, existing in this way to achieve the highest efficiency and harmony.

Even actions and decisions are based on consideration of the overall collective interests rather than personal gains and losses.

A modron has no sense of self-importance beyond fulfilling its duties.

It looks like a closely connected collective, where everyone's identity and existence is closely related to the entire collective. They see themselves in a collective way. There is never a concept of "I", only "we".

They share a common goal, which is to maintain the stability and order of the multiverse. In this collective, the voice of each modron is heard, and every opinion is respected, but ultimately decisions are made based on the interests of the entire collective.

Their existence and behavior are ultimately intended to serve this common goal, maintaining the balance of the multiverse in an otherworldly way.

Brian made in-depth speculations about why these demon tombs appeared here.

He felt that these demon tombs did not gather here by chance, but rather were on an extremely long journey, called the Demon Tomb March.

This is a great march across countless time and space, full of unknowns and dangers.

Because in a certain secret rhythm of the Mechanical Realm, every time the complex internal gear system completes its seventeenth rotation, which is a cycle every 289 years, the leader of the Mechanical Realm, the Singularity, will drive a large number of Demon Tombs out of the Mechanical Realm and head towards the outer planes.

On the surface, these demon tombs are given the tasks of reconnaissance and patrolling, but what is the real purpose? I am afraid that except for the singularity, even the gods are not clear, and they all call it the unsolved mystery of the multiverse.

This great march was extremely long, spanning countless planes and worlds, and was filled with unknown dangers and challenges along the way.

During the long journey, the modrons not only have to face external enemies, but also have to deal with the erosion of time.

Every challenge may make them unable to move forward, or even disappear forever in this vast universe.

In the end, only a small number of modrons were able to successfully return to the mechanical realm.

Brian collected his thoughts, looked at the Modron Expeditionary Force marching not far away, and approached it cautiously.

From the dozens of limbs and arms that look like metal bars growing on its broken body and the wings on its back, it can be seen that this demon tomb must have a very high status. It is even possible that it is the leader of a demon tomb army.

"We are marching!" This seriously injured modron kept repeating with a mechanical sound: "We are marching!" Seeing this situation, Brian frowned slightly, not knowing whether he could communicate with it, so he asked tentatively, "You are already injured and even lost the ability to move, but I can help you and repair your body. In return, I need to ask you a few questions. Do you think it's okay?"

"We're on the Long March, no problem!"

  In response to Brian's question, the modron said in a buzzing mechanical voice:

"We were part of the Great Crusade, but we were separated, then we got lost, then we were captured, then we went crazy, and then you found us. We don't know anything about the Underdark, but we know for sure that someone impersonated us and returned to the Mechanicus with the engine."

"There is actually someone impersonating you?" Brian showed a look of surprise, and then he saw that the energy core of the Demon Tomb flickered, and it was obvious that there was a problem with the internal system, and it might even be completely damaged.

Brian's mind moved slightly, and rays of light purple appeared in the palm of his hand.

These lights flickered like meteors, carrying mysterious power, surrounding the demon tomb.

With the nourishment of magic, the tiny damage on the surface of the demon tomb's body was repaired to its original state at a speed visible to the naked eye.

The once dilapidated body has now regained its original luster and regained its vitality.

As a great arcanist specializing in the field of creation, repairing a modron is a piece of cake.

Looking at the Modron that had regained its mobility and was circling back and forth in the air, Brian continued to ask, "Who exactly impersonated you and brought the engine to the Mechanical Realm?"

"We don't know much about it. We only know that it looks like a ball of flesh, with many tentacles and a big eye in the middle." The Modron said to Brian with a buzzing sound.

"It looks like it's the Eye Demon Tyrant Karazkar." Brian pondered for a moment, then asked, "What are your plans now? Or, how can I help you?"

As a time traveler, from the moment he came to the world of Toril, he had already planned to build his own construct golem factory in the Mechanical Realm, a world dominated by constructs.

To this end, Brian even established good relations with the God of Fungus in advance.

If he could take this opportunity to forge friendships with this group of demon tombs, then his future plans would be able to proceed smoothly.

"We must return to the Mechanicus immediately, kill the impostor, and reclaim the engine," the modron replied, "but we are lost, and we don't know how to get back."

Brian didn't know what this so-called engine was, but since the Modron was so concerned about it, it must be something very important.

He said, "I can send you back to the Mechanical Realm. As a deal, when I get to the Mechanical Realm, I need you to promise me something. As for what it is, I haven't decided yet. I'll tell you when we meet again. What do you think?"

Brian didn't know how high this guy's status was, so he could only say this, and he didn't know if he could fool him.

If the other party agrees, then it's a sure thing.

After all, the Demon Tomb in the Mechanical Realm is similar to a program in a computer. As long as an instruction is given to the program, unless the powerful divine singularity that serves as the main brain dies, the instruction will be stored in it forever and will not disappear.

"We must return to the Mechanicum immediately, kill the impostor, and take back the engine." The modron replied hummingly, "We can grant your request. Please send us back to the Mechanicum."

Brian did not hesitate and immediately cast a cross-dimensional teleportation spell, making the demon tomb in front of him disappear from his sight.

After finishing it, he didn't waste any more time and left the Eye Demon's Lair to continue looking for other ritual materials. (End of this chapter)