The One-Armed Watchmaker (Orolog) Sets Out on a Journey

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Auric, a one-armed watchmaker, travels with his dog, Uncle. On his right arm is a magical prosthetic hand. At his waist hangs a well-worn tool bag. On his travels, he takes in watches that people can’t bring themselves to throw away, even when they’ve stopped working. A pocket watch belonging to someone waiting for its owner to return, an old clock left by a grandfather—behind each tiny gear lies the life its owner has lived. He works with his hands, listens to people’s stories, and after a day’s work, enjoys a delicious local meal. People who carry on with their lives even while grappling with loss. As he witnesses their strength, Auric, too, finds himself walking forward, supported by others. Repairing clocks, meeting people, and heading to the next town with his dog. A bittersweet and heartwarming travel fantasy that follows the sound of gears and the steam rising from dining tables. *This work was written and refined through dialogue with AI, and AI was also utilized in the creation of the illustrations. The descriptions of clock mechanisms and repairs include fictional elements and simplifications for the sake of the story.