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{{Infobox Character|title=Henry Westcroft|image=Henry | {{Infobox Character|title=Henry Westcroft|image=Henry westcroft2.png|religion=[[Voomgeloof]]|gender=Male|ethnicity=Koperdamer|titles=Chief Artificer|age=28|Nation=[[Technate of Koperdam]]|status=Alive|player=_baseplate}}Henry Westcroft is the Chief Artificer of the [[Technate of Koperdam]] and one of its co-founders alongside Sir [[Percival van der Berg]]. A renowned architect and inventor, Westcroft oversaw the construction of Koperdam's earliest workshops, infrastructure, and industrial works. Henry Westcroft also oversaw the design and construction of [[Clockhaven]], the capital city of the Technate. His practical ingenuity and commitment to technological progress established many of the engineering traditions that continue to define the Technate. He belongs to [[House Westcroft]]. | ||
== Biography & History == | == Biography & History == | ||
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=== Founding of Koperdam === | === Founding of Koperdam === | ||
Together with Sir [[Percival van der Berg]], Henry Westcroft led an expedition into the frontier in search of a suitable homeland for a new society. Upon discovering the great mountain that would become the heart of the nation, the pair established the settlement that would later grow into the Technate of Koperdam. | Together with Sir [[Percival van der Berg]], Henry Westcroft led an expedition into the frontier in search of a suitable homeland for a new society. Upon discovering the great mountain that would become the heart of the nation, the pair established the settlement that would later grow into the [[Technate of Koperdam]]. | ||
=== Rise to Chief Artificer === | === Rise to Chief Artificer === | ||
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=== Personality === | === Personality === | ||
Henry is methodical, disciplined, and quietly ambitious. He possesses an analytical mind, instinctively viewing the world as a series of problems waiting to be solved. While reserved in conversation, he speaks with confidence when discussing engineering, architecture, or public works. | |||
He believes that progress is achieved through patience and practical innovation rather than grand promises. Henry values merit above status and respects those willing to dedicate themselves to improving society through honest work. | |||
Despite his composed demeanour, he is known to become deeply absorbed in his projects, often neglecting rest in pursuit of a better design or more efficient solution. | |||
=== Appearance === | === Appearance === | ||
Henry s a young man of average height with neatly kept chestnut-brown hair and amber eyes. He typically dresses in practical engineering attire reinforced with leather harnesses and work straps for carrying tools and drafting equipment. Though often seen in formal settings as Chief Artificer, his clothing remains utilitarian, reflecting his belief that function should never be sacrificed for appearance. His hands frequently bear the marks of manual work, and he is rarely seen without a worn notebook tucked into his satchel. | |||
== Relationships == | |||
=== [[Percival van der Berg]] === | |||
Henry's closest friend and fellow Chief Artificer. Together, they founded the Technate of Koperdam, each bringing complementary strengths to their shared vision. Henry provides the practical ingenuity to construct and refine, while Percival's relentless curiosity uncovers new knowledge upon which those creations are built. | |||
=== [[Katherine Kingswell]] === | |||
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== | === [[Hawthorn Sterling]] === | ||
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== Character Posts == | |||
A series of character posts by Henry Westcroft: | |||
[[Westcroft Peak|'''Westcroft Peak''']] - 30/07/26 | |||
[[Whispers Beyond the Field|'''Whispers Beyond the Field''']] - 02/08/26 | |||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
[[File:Westcroft peak.png|left|thumb|300x300px|Henry Westcroft climbing up to [[Westcroft Peak]]]] | |||
[[Category:Characters]] | [[Category:Characters]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:07, 2 August 2026
| Religion | Voomgeloof |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Koperdamer |
| Title(s) | Chief Artificer |
| Age | 28 |
| Nation | Technate of Koperdam |
| Status | Alive |
| Player | _baseplate |
Henry Westcroft is the Chief Artificer of the Technate of Koperdam and one of its co-founders alongside Sir Percival van der Berg. A renowned architect and inventor, Westcroft oversaw the construction of Koperdam's earliest workshops, infrastructure, and industrial works. Henry Westcroft also oversaw the design and construction of Clockhaven, the capital city of the Technate. His practical ingenuity and commitment to technological progress established many of the engineering traditions that continue to define the Technate. He belongs to House Westcroft.
Biography & History
Early Life
Henry Westcroft was born into House Westcroft, a family renowned for its tradition of engineering, craftsmanship, and public service. From an early age, he displayed an insatiable curiosity for how things were built, spending much of his youth studying mechanics, architecture, and the practical sciences under the guidance of his family.
Founding of Koperdam
Together with Sir Percival van der Berg, Henry Westcroft led an expedition into the frontier in search of a suitable homeland for a new society. Upon discovering the great mountain that would become the heart of the nation, the pair established the settlement that would later grow into the Technate of Koperdam.
Rise to Chief Artificer
TBA
Personality & Appearance
Personality
Henry is methodical, disciplined, and quietly ambitious. He possesses an analytical mind, instinctively viewing the world as a series of problems waiting to be solved. While reserved in conversation, he speaks with confidence when discussing engineering, architecture, or public works.
He believes that progress is achieved through patience and practical innovation rather than grand promises. Henry values merit above status and respects those willing to dedicate themselves to improving society through honest work.
Despite his composed demeanour, he is known to become deeply absorbed in his projects, often neglecting rest in pursuit of a better design or more efficient solution.
Appearance
Henry s a young man of average height with neatly kept chestnut-brown hair and amber eyes. He typically dresses in practical engineering attire reinforced with leather harnesses and work straps for carrying tools and drafting equipment. Though often seen in formal settings as Chief Artificer, his clothing remains utilitarian, reflecting his belief that function should never be sacrificed for appearance. His hands frequently bear the marks of manual work, and he is rarely seen without a worn notebook tucked into his satchel.
Relationships
Percival van der Berg
Henry's closest friend and fellow Chief Artificer. Together, they founded the Technate of Koperdam, each bringing complementary strengths to their shared vision. Henry provides the practical ingenuity to construct and refine, while Percival's relentless curiosity uncovers new knowledge upon which those creations are built.
Katherine Kingswell
TBA
Hawthorn Sterling
TBA
Character Posts
A series of character posts by Henry Westcroft:
Westcroft Peak - 30/07/26
Whispers Beyond the Field - 02/08/26
Gallery
