The Iron Matron

"We are built perfect, and walk as gods! You have no obligation to these people! You are greater than them!"

- The Iron Matron attempts to persuade The Allfather's Anchor

The Iron Matron is a sentient automaton built by the Elrakin inventor Orlak, engineered to emulate the behaviour of warriors. Orlak was ostracised from his Pact for the act of her creation, as her very existence stood in violation of the Pact's aspiration towards peace and seclusion.

The Iron Matron has slowly accrued naval power and a loyal following of devotees, asserting dominance over those who would share her vision of a new world freed from the chains of The Old Ones. To those that would oppose her vision, she would be their doom.

History
The Iron Matron had been brought into the world as Orlak's magnum opus, with her construction demanding years of engineering and craftsmanship. The formation of her internal skeleton had proven to be the most difficult and time-consuming endeavour, due to the stubborn natural properties of Alderash wood. Once the Alderash sapling had grown into the mould of her skeleton, Orlak imposed sentience onto the armoured shell, bringing The Iron Matron to life. She quickly developed precise motor functions and the ability to speak, but before she could develop self-awareness, Orlak was forcibly separated from her, and she was held captive by the Pact for a number of years. How she escaped, is unknown.

The Iron Matron had closely observed the ascension of Hildegard II to imperial supremacy, replicating her ruthless and assertive idiosyncrasies and manner of leadership. The Matron is, individually, indisputably more dangerous than Hildegard II, despite boasting significantly less political influence and far less naval power.