Instaling Clockwork Survivors: A New Perspective on the Plane of Mechanus

The concept of Mechanus, a failed attempt by the gods to create a cohesive reality out of the dream logic of the astral sea, has long fascinated historians and enthusiasts alike. However, the true nature of these ancient artifacts is often misunderstood as remnants of a lost civilization rather than what they truly are: interdimensional flotsam from a world destroyed before time even began on the material plane.

For centuries, people have been uncovering tangles of cogwork and metal across the planes, often damaged and oxidized to the point of inoperability. These relics are typically buried deep within the strata, hinting at an ancient origin that is shrouded in mystery. As someone who has always sought to challenge the conventional wisdom of D&D's Great Wheel cosmology, I believe it's time to reimagine the plane of Mechanus and its relationship with the feywild.

The traditional view of Mechanus as a plane of order is limiting and shallow, failing to capture the true complexity and depth of the cosmos. By merging the plane of Mechanus with the feywild, we can create a richer and more dynamic background for our campaigns. This fusion allows us to explore the intricate relationships between order and chaos, structure and entropy.

In this reimagined Mechanus, the clockwork survivors are not just relics of a bygone era but rather fragments of a world that has been shattered and reassembled across multiple planes. These mechanical beings, imbued with aspects of the feywild's wild magic, have become the guardians of order in a universe where chaos reigns supreme.

As we delve into this new plane, we discover that Mechanus is not just a realm of gears and cogs but also a tapestry woven from the threads of multiple realities. The clockwork survivors are not just passive relics but rather active participants in the grand drama of the multiverse. They have become the instruments of order, working to maintain balance and harmony across the planes.

This reimagined Mechanus offers a wealth of possibilities for game masters and players alike. Imagine a world where the clockwork survivors are not just NPCs but also powerful allies or formidable enemies, each with their own agendas and motivations. Envision a campaign where the players must navigate the intricate web of alliances and rivalries between the mechanical beings, the feywild's faeries, and the other denizens of the planes.

In this new Mechanus, the boundaries between order and chaos are blurred, and the very fabric of reality is woven from the threads of multiple worlds. The clockwork survivors are not just relics of a failed attempt at creation but rather the harbingers of a new era, where balance and harmony are maintained through the intricate dance of gears, magic, and the will of the gods.

By merging the plane of Mechanus with the feywild, we can create a rich and dynamic background that challenges our assumptions about the nature of reality. The clockwork survivors are not just relics of a bygone era but rather the key to unlocking the secrets of the multiverse.