The Workshop

Lore & Background

The Workshop is believed to have originated from outside the Tower, possibly from a realm where technology and magic are one. Its members, known as 'Workshop technicians' or 'craftsmen,' are legendary for their ability to forge sentient beings — such as the 'Living Ignition Weapons' like the sword 'December,' which possesses its own will and chooses its wielder. Another famed creation, the 13 Month Series weapon 'January,' was actually created by the Great Warriors, not the Workshop, though the Workshop has produced many other coveted items. These creations are prized by Rankers and Regulars alike, often becoming the center of deadly power struggles. The Workshop maintains its neutrality through a strict code of non-interference in the Tower's political conflicts, yet its creations frequently tip the scales of power.

In Their Own Story

In the dim glow of the Workshop's inner sanctum, a lone technician adjusted the circuits of a newly forged Lighthouse. The air hummed with raw energy as the device's core pulsed to life, its light flickering across walls lined with blueprints of forgotten technologies. 'Another tool for the climb,' the technician muttered, watching the Lighthouse drift into a waiting crate, destined for a Regular's hands on the 2nd Floor. Outside, the Tower's endless tests awaited — but here, in this sanctuary of creation, the Workshop's work was eternal.

Reader's Guide

The Workshop is a secretive organization that operates across the Tower, focusing on the research and production of advanced technology and artificial life. Its goals are primarily scientific, pushing the boundaries of what can be created within the Tower's constraints. Members include skilled craftsmen, researchers, and the enigmatic 'Head' who oversees the organization's vast network. The Workshop plays a crucial role in the Tower's ecosystem by supplying Regulars and Rankers with essential items like Lighthouses, Bongs, and other tools for the climb. While officially neutral, its creations often tip the scales in conflicts — especially the 'Living Ignition Weapons,' which serve as powerful allies or weapons. The Workshop's influence is felt in major events, including the 'Workshop Battle' arc, where its creations are tested in combat. Despite its neutrality, the organization is not above manipulation, as seen in its dealings with characters like Rachel and the FUG faction.

Did You Know?

• The Workshop is rumored to have created the first 'Lighthouse' device, which became a standard tool for Regulars.
• Some of the Workshop's creations, like the 'Living Ignition Weapons,' are sentient and can choose their own wielders.
• The Workshop's headquarters is the 'Floating Island,' a mobile structure that serves as its main base, not a fixed location.
• The organization's neutrality is so strict that it has refused to take sides in conflicts like those with FUG, though the Ten Families remain allied with Jahad's Empire.