[quote=@Skallagrim]
But then again it was Evvie. While an interesting character her style is very much a brawler.
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Yes, but Evvie is an example of what is basically a fire manipulator but who also maintains powerful physical characteristics. Someone without that resistance would fall easily to the Clockwork Man's weapons, while their flames would be less than effective against his metallic body.

In a lot of ways, the Clockwork Man is probably my most formidable character.