Biography
Theron Gearsmith dedicated his entire life to understanding and mastering the nature of time. The legendary creator of the Chronosphere and numerous other temporal devices, Theron believed that controlling time's flow would unlock the fundamental secrets of existence itself.
Born into a family of clockmakers, Theron showed extraordinary talent from childhood, creating increasingly complex timepieces that went beyond mere measurement to actual temporal manipulation.
Major Works
The Grand Chronosphere: His life's work, constructed over 30 years, capable of temporal displacement of ±500 years.
Temporal Lens: A viewing device allowing observation of past and future events without physical displacement.
Time Crystals: Discovered and synthesized the crystalline structures that power all temporal devices.
"The Mechanics of Eternity": His seminal treatise on temporal theory, still studied by scholars today.
Philosophy
Theron believed that time was not a river to be swept along, but a landscape to be explored. His work emphasized respect for temporal flow and the ethical responsibilities that come with the power to alter it.