Automaton of Vinici

In ancient times past, the Helian Empire spanned over the entire Shattered Sea. The Helian Elves' every needs were serviced by sorcerous automatons, designed for specific functions.
It should come as no surprise to any familiar with Elvish craftsmanship that many of these have survived the collapse of Helion, and after centuries attempting to dig their way free of the rubble, some have finally managed to escape their watery tombs to return to the surface world.
One such incident occurred less than 50 years ago in Illegon. What is now believed to be a street-cleaning automaton emerged near the city of Vinici during the 7th Illegosi-Kamen War. The machine besieged the city for nearly six months, attempting to gain access to "clean" it, and shredding to pieces pike formations, cavalry, and all manner of halberdiers before finally a cannon was commissioned large enough to destroy it.
The Helian Empire denied all involvement with the design of the machine, despite its repeated self-identification as the "Oiketes M" until a legal suit was brought against them two years ago by Empress Lea. A settlement of 14,000 Solars was paid to the people of Vinici.