My most wonderful Master, we finally have a chance to talk. I hope that the Pesky Imp hasn't been telling you too much nonsense... He was whining about going on vacation, so I agreed to take his place. Today it is I, the Clever Imp, who will introduce you to our world, and more specifically, tell you the story of one of the ghosts who will be serving you. Ekhem, my dear Master, this is Phineas the Mad!
He was never a fashion icon
Phineas the Mad takes the form of a ghostly, elderly man. He is about 175cm tall and has a slightly stooped posture. The tattered cloak he wore is as neglected as the wild, messy hair that crowns his translucent form. Behind ghostly goggles, his eyes glow with a hint of madness and genius. A wide, maddening smile complements the whole thing that rarely leaves his face...brrr until I got the chills.
From mechanic to inventor
Phineas' journey began in the humble workshops of local tinkerers. As a young apprentice, he quickly gained a reputation for being able to breathe life into the most stubborn machines and gadgets. His transformation from mechanic to inventor began with a chance meeting with an engineer whose stories captured his imagination.
The purchase of a mansion on the outskirts of the city was a pivotal moment in Phineas' life. Rumors circulated about the mysterious source of his wealth. It was said that he had sold it to a foreign power, found treasure, or begun producing gold. Whatever the truth, the mansion became his sanctuary and fortress.
As Phineas' ambition grew, so did his paranoia. He was convinced that rival inventors and thieves lurked around every corner. The mansion became a maze of locked doors and traps. He went from being an eccentric to a local madman, whose insanity would make life difficult for his neighbors. He was often seen at night with a double-barreled shotgun, muttering unintelligibly and firing at the slightest rustle. The few brave souls who ventured too close were effectively deterred by a tirade of insults and a hail of lead.
Unexplained incident
One night, a powerful explosion tore through the silence, shattering windows in the neighborhood and the mansion. Emboldened, authorities discovered the abandoned mansion with no sign of Phineas or the source of the explosion. Rumors began to circulate as to what might have happened, but without the owner of the property, nothing could be confirmed.
It took nearly two years to defuse the traps in the mansion so that it could be sold. In the years that followed, the mansion changed hands. Reports of strange noises, flickering lights, and ghostly laughter were common. Most frightening of all was the story of Phineas' ghost, still tinkering with machinery and choking madly at night.
Personality
Even after death, Phineas retains his eccentric and paranoid nature. He is quick to anger, especially when he perceives a threat to his inventions. His mind is as unpredictable and explosive as his gadgets. He mumbles unintelligibly, sometimes shouting insane rants full of insults at those who try to steal his creations.
He has unique abilities, but I won't reveal them all to you today, my Master, as time is pressing. Here are a few of Phineas' abilities:
- Spectral Trap - Phineas summons one of his ingenious traps that immobilizes the first mortal to enter the room.
- Ectoplasm Explosion - Phineas triggers a loud, deafening, ethereal explosion that mimics his failed experiments of the past.
That's all for today, my greatest Master in the world and beyond. If you have any questions, please join our ghastly Discord, where I, your faithful servant, Clever Imp, am always happy to help - not like that Pesky Imp. Remember to add Ghost Keeper to your Wish List on Steam so you don't miss any news. I hope to see you again soon and introduce you to your next servant. See you, my Master.
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Sincerely,
Clever Imp.
