Scholar Fountain

One of the three Classes of Fountains. These are less common than Collectors and are often the source of leadership and guidance for the Collectors. They may also be known as professors, as they tend to focus on study and learning about fine machinery.

The Scholars are larger, stronger, more tactically adept, and instinctively guard over Collector Fountains as well as locate new Fountains.

Their relationship with collectors is similar to that of a mother-daughter relationship, some being closer than others.

A scholar raised by another scholar is much more serious and solemn; they are taught psychology, infrastructure, combat, and warfare. While the scholar-scholar teaching dynamic is not affectionate with each other, less like the mother-daughter they have with collectors, they do still have a very strong bond.

Duties
As the more powerful and knowledgeable of the Fountains they take care of the various regions they inhabit as well as raise the new Fountains that appear nearby.

Scholars make the laws and handle external affairs and problems. They can have absolute control over their territory, but a lot of scholars just leave things be if there's not a problem. A lot of what they do is hands-on, such as problem fixing, resolving two collectors arguing over something they found, fixing a pothole in a road, helping an injured fountain, etc. They are first and foremost serving all, rather than being served.

Scholastic Ball
Every year each Scholar attends this gathering to discuss trade agreements, territory negotiations, and battle plans (so far there has been no wars needing this plans, but they are always ready). They often show up in highly detailed Walkers, showing off the culture of their territory and the advancement of their technology.

During the ball, collectors that are present are not to speak unless spoken to. A notable exception is with Lofi, due to her powers and scholar-like attributes.

Notable Scholars:

 * Clocker, who currently maintains Pipeworks and takes care of educating new Fountains in the area.