A legendary figure within the Dreamscape, who rose to prominence centuries ago and became an iconic symbol recognized by all residents of Penacony. The Watchmaker's fame has extended beyond the galaxy, and his sudden ascent has become a hallmark of the Penaconian Dream. Despite the mystery surrounding his origins, individuals arriving in Penacony from other worlds seek to emulate his success. Rumors suggest that during the final stage of the journey, the Crew will have an opportunity to uncover the Watchmaker's secrets.
— Dream Side — The Ultimate Trailblazer's Guide to Penacony
The Watchmaker, also known as Father of Penacony, is a story-exclusive NPC in Honkai: Star Rail encountered during Trailblaze Mission Then Wake to Weep in the chapter In Our Time.
His true identity was Mikhail Char Legwork, a former mechanic of the Astral Express. After departing at Penacony, he fought to wrest the planet's control from the IPC and transformed it into the "Planet of Festivities" as seen today.
Status: Deceased prior to the game's events
Lore Path: Trailblaze
Factions:
• The Nameless
• Astral Express (formerly)
• Clock Studios (chairman)
Worlds:
• Penacony
• Lushaka (home world)
Location: Dreamflux Reef, Dreamscape (floor 2)
Family
"Seafarer" Mikhail (adoptive father)
Char (adoptive mother)
Micah (adoptive son)
Mimosa (adoptive daughter)
Voice Actor
English: Cory Yee
“...Witness the impossible in the realm of dreams, find the legacy of the Watchmaker, Father of Penacony, and thus the answer to the question: Why does life slumber?”
An enigmatic and prolific figure, The Watchmaker holds significant importance to the founding and history of Penacony, becoming the symbol of dreams for those who come to pursue his legacy. Despite his status and stories being passed down over generations, many have begun to doubt his existence, believing him to be a conceptual construct of The Family. Through the various stories and iterations, The Watchmaker's appearance and origin has rarely remained the same.
Firefly speculates that The Watchmaker may have been a Nameless, which is later revealed to be true.
Mikhail Char Legwork was born on the oceanic world of Lushaka, being named after his two adoptive parents, the legendary seafarers Mikhail and Char. Throughout his childhood he had become an apprentice at a clock shop, which he discovered his passion in precision mechanics and watchmaking. He also frequently dreamt of being a seafarer like his father, which led to the eventual creation of Clockie. At some point when Falcon Amundsen was the Navigator, he joined the Nameless and boarded the Astral Express.
His adventures with the Nameless came to an end when they visited Penacony. He and his fellow crewmates Tiernan and Razalina decided to stay, as they wished to help the planet and its people recover from the Stellaron corrosion. Before he left the Express, the then Navigator Granholm entrusted Falcon's hat to him. Through his influence, the Dreamscapes of Penacony soon began to display many incredulous objects and phenomena, such as "teapots that can tell jokes, race cars that twirl as they drive, and mansions that switch their location every day". Many began to desire the Dreamscapes to experience these luxuries.
Shortly after his passing, his Trailblazing will summoned A Child's Dream and was subsequently incarnated into Misha.
In Trailblaze Mission chapter The Sound and the Fury, invitations are sent to various factions throughout the universe to celebrate Charmony Festival on Penacony. However, these invitations contained a hidden message: "...Witness the impossible in the realm of dreams, find the legacy of the Watchmaker, Father of Penacony, and thus the answer to the question: Why does life slumber." To that end, various factions and individuals are in pursuit of the Watchmaker's legacy and the truth of the Dreamscape.
These invitations were later revealed to be forged by Gallagher, though in accordance with Mikhail's instructions.
Mikhail's body and tombstone currently reside in Dreamflux Reef.
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