This essay is excerpted from Strange Frequencies by Peter Bebergal, published by Penguin/TarcherPerigree. In an enormous Goodwill in Seattle, the horologist (a watchmaker and expert in related devices ...

When you first meet Dampe and save him from a greedy crow, he will tell you his life story, describing how he spent decades refining his skills in automaton crafting. Dampe will then ask you to help ...

After you help Dampe with a pesky crow, he will inform you that he has spent decades refining his skills in automaton crafting and invites you to visit him back at his home. He can create several ...