The Watchmaker, also known as Father of Penacony,[2] 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.[3]
Profile[]
...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.[4] 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.[5][6] Through the various stories and iterations, The Watchmaker's appearance and origin has rarely remained the same.[7]
Firefly speculates that The Watchmaker may have been a Nameless,[8] which is later revealed to be true.[3]
Story[]
Mikhail Char Legwork was born on the oceanic world of Lushaka, where he was adopted by two legendary seafarers named 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.[9][10] At some point when Falcon Amundsen was the Navigator, he joined the Nameless and boarded the Astral Express.[3]
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.[3] 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.[11]
Shortly after his passing, his Trailblazing will summoned A Child's Dream and was subsequently incarnated into Misha.
In Trailblaze Mission 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.[12] These invitations were later revealed to be forged by Gallagher,[13] though in accordance with Mikhail's instructions.[3]
Mikhail's body and tombstone currently reside in Dreamflux Reef.
Location[]
The Watchmaker
Missions and Events[]
Trailblaze Missions
Character Mentions[]
Character Stories
| Character | Stories |
|---|---|
Character Voice-Overs
| Character | Voice-Overs |
|---|---|
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Readables
- A Hundred Truths about the Pepeshi
- Dreamflux Reef Travel Guide 19.0
- Dreamscape Literary Bestsellers
- Hanu's Adventure (Readable)
- Maker's Diary about Mecha Town
- Project Scarab
- Stowaway Investigative Report
- Supernatural Encounters in Paperfold University
- Watchmaker Investigation Record
Light Cones
Items
Relics
Watchmaker's Dream-Concealing Dress Shoes- Watchmaker's Fortuitous Wristwatch
- Watchmaker's Illusory Formal Suit
- Watchmaker's Telescoping Lens
HoYoLAB Articles
Achievements[]
There are 2 Achievements related to The Watchmaker:
| Name | Category | Description | Hidden | Version | 
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rail Road, Take Me Home | The Memories We Share | Enter A Child's Dream through the Watchmaker's dream bubble in Dreamflux Reef | Yes | 2.2 | 5 |
| Where Are You Going, Mikhail? | The Memories We Share | I have walked the path I should have walked ※ When the dust settles, return to A Child's Moongazing Spot |
No | 2.2 | 5 |
Gallery[]
Then Wake to Weep[]
Miscellaneous[]
Trivia[]
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Other Languages[]
Watchmaker
| Language | Official Name |
|---|---|
| English | Watchmaker |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 「钟表匠」 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 「鐘錶匠」 |
| Japanese | 「時計屋」 |
| Korean | 「시계공」 |
| Spanish | Relojero |
| French | L'Horloger |
| Russian | Часовщик |
| Thai | "ช่างนาฬิกา" |
| Vietnamese | Thợ Đồng Hồ |
| German | Uhrmacher |
| Indonesian | Watchmaker |
| Portuguese | Relojoeiro |
Mikhail Char Legwork
| Language | Official Name |
|---|---|
| English | Mikhail Char Legwork |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 拉格沃克•夏尔•米哈伊尔 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 拉格沃克•夏爾•米哈伊爾 |
| Japanese | ラグウォーク・シャール・ミハイル |
| Korean | 레그워크•샤르•미하일 |
| Spanish | Mikhail Char Legwork |
| French | Mikhail Char Legwork |
| Russian | Михаил- |
| Thai | Mikhail Char Legwork |
| Vietnamese | Mikhail Char Legwork |
| German | Mikhail Char Legwork |
| Indonesian | Mikhail Char Legwork |
| Portuguese | Mikhail Char Gasta-Sola |
Change History[]
- The Watchmaker was released as a mission-exclusive NPC.
- The Watchmaker was introduced as "Legwork" in the description for Trailblaze Timer.
References[]
- ↑ EN VA Self Announcement, Twitter. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ↑ Trailblaze Mission, The Sound and the Fury: The Youths Who Chase Dreams
Himeko: "...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." - ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Trailblaze Mission, In Our Time: Then Wake to Weep
- ↑ Trailblaze Mission, The Sound and the Fury: The Youths Who Chase Dreams
Himeko: One can't discuss the Planet of Festivities without mentioning the Watchmaker — Penacony's household name and figure. Fortune, fame, status... He built everyone's futures with his bare hands, and became the symbol of dreams. - ↑ Relic, Watchmaker, Master of Dream Machinations: Watchmaker's Dream-Concealing Dress Shoes
- ↑ Trailblaze Mission, The Sound and the Fury: The Youths Who Chase Dreams
Himeko: Many have their own opinions on the Watchmaker's origin and past, and there are even some who suspect he is a conceptual construct of The Family. - ↑ Relic, Watchmaker, Master of Dream Machinations: Watchmaker's Illusory Formal Suit
- ↑ Trailblaze Mission, The Sound and the Fury: Tales from the Golden Age
Firefly: ...but I believe the real Watchmaker was a Nameless! After all, creating the Dreamscape sounds like just the kind of thing a Trailblazer would do. - ↑ Trailblaze Mission, In Our Time: Then Wake to Weep
"Misha: Here, I learned how to repair clockwork and gears out of my fondness for precision mechanics. In my dreams, I was the captain of the "Compass," embarking on adventures with my companions, Clockie and Miss Mirror, in search of the New World." - ↑ Trailblaze Mission, In Our Time: Seabiscuit
"Guide: It's said that the Watchmaker dreamed up the idea of Clockie when he was just a boy. Back then, he was merely an apprentice in a clock shop, and one night, he dreamt that all the broken clocks started sprouting arms and legs." - ↑ Relic, Watchmaker, Master of Dream Machinations: Watchmaker's Telescoping Lens
- ↑ Trailblaze Mission, The Sound and the Fury: Should One Awaken at Midnight
Welt: The situation is clear — the Planet of Festivities isn't what it seems on the surface. Everyone's sights, including the factions in The Family, are set on the Watchmaker's Legacy. Every party has its own motives, and they're attempting to thwart each other. - ↑ Trailblaze Mission, In Our Time: The Public Enemy