The Infinite Toymaker
Full Name:
The Infinite Toymaker/The Crystal Guardian
Face Number:
Second
Species:
Eternal
Occupation:
Chaotic Ruler of Eldritch Vale, Master of Games
Age:
Older than the Universe
Personality Traits:
Chaotic, Intellectual, Mad, Cunning, Merciless, Eccentric, Deceptive, Elusive, Manipulative, Sadistic, Unpredictable
Re-Shape Occurrence:
The constant shifts in dimensions, forcing him to adapt and reshape himself in various forms across the multiverse.
Portrayed By:
Theodore Powers
"No Quote Yet." - The Infinite Toymaker
Overview
The Eternal Doctor is the original Twelfth incarnation of the Doctor, when accounting for the War Doctor, portrayed by Aiden Caufield. As the second-to-last incarnation in the First Regeneration Cycle, the Eternal Doctor’s existence was erased from history after the Twenty-Sixth incarnation underwent a mind wipe and was compelled to regenerate back into the Tenth Doctor, portrayed by David Tennant.
This incarnation ultimately became a key figure in the battle against the Dread Master, the Daleks, and even Omega. The Eternal Doctor also sided with the Tenth and Thirteenth Doctors on occasion. Despite their significant contributions, the Eternal Doctor was ultimately forgotten, their legacy obscured by the events that followed.
Personality
The Celestial Toymaker is an enigma wrapped in madness, an intellect that thrives on chaos. His personality, at its core, is a strange blend of twisted humour and sadistic amusement. He delights in cruelty, especially when it comes at the expense of those with lesser minds—subjecting them to mind-bending puzzles, manipulative games, and endless riddles designed to drive them to the brink of insanity.
His sense of humour is dark, finding joy in others' suffering, yet it is always veiled under a sophisticated veneer of cultured charm. He is a being of contradiction, driven by a need to challenge the very fabric of reality through his games.
Despite his cruel nature, there exists an eerie sense of order to his madness; he is not merely playing for fun, but to assert his superiority over others. The Toymaker has an obsession with intellect, priding himself on his vast knowledge and boundless cunning, often dismissing those who fail to measure up as little more than pawns in his convoluted schemes. However, beneath this veneer of superiority, there is a deeper, more fascinating obsession: the pursuit of a worthy adversary. His encounters with the Doctor—who he considers the ultimate intellectual challenge—are more than just games; they are a matter of pride and existence.
The Toymaker's entire being is a reaction to this intellectual competition, a twisted dance where he constantly lures the Doctor into his domain, only to challenge his wits in ways both cruel and ingenious. In addition to his focus on the Doctor, the Toymaker has an insatiable curiosity about the many versions of himself that exist in the multiverse. This fixation with encountering alternate incarnations of his own being, especially other Toymakers, has become a significant part of his existence, as he seeks to compare his own intellect with theirs, and, ultimately, to outwit them.
Appearance
The Celestial Toymaker can change his form at will, though in the Accolade and Skyline Universes, he often retains a particular appearance. He has light brownish-blonde hair, styled in a short, tousled, boyish cut, with strands slightly layered for a messy yet stylish look. His skin is fair, and his eyes, visible behind gold-rimmed glasses, appear either hazel or green. He wears a brown jacket, with a red and dark-blue gingham-patterned shirt and a pale pink bow tie. His build is slender, and he carries himself with a relaxed yet controlled posture, balancing charm with a hint of intellectual menace.
Approach to Problems
The Infinite Toymaker's approach is almost never direct; he prefers to manipulate and deceive, pulling strings from the shadows. Rarely will he engage in a battle of physical force, as he finds greater satisfaction in the battle of minds. His use of riddles, games, and challenges serves to both humiliate his adversaries and prove his intellectual dominance.
He thrives in environments where others are forced to solve problems on his terms, placing them in situations that seem solvable at first, only to twist the rules and leave them trapped in a cycle of despair. When dealing with an opponent, the Toymaker is a master of psychological warfare. He exploits their weaknesses, feeds on their fears, and bends their perception of reality until they no longer know what is real.
The Doctor, however, presents a unique challenge—an adversary whose intellect matches his own. The Toymaker's delight in their encounters is palpable, but his pride often clouds his judgment, leading him to make mistakes when he underestimates the Doctor's resourcefulness.
Strengths
Master of Deception: The Toymaker excels at weaving false narratives, manipulating others into believing they are in control when in reality they are pawns in his elaborate games.
Intellectual Superiority: A being of vast knowledge and cunning, the Toymaker’s intelligence makes him a formidable force in any contest of wits.
Multidimensional Awareness: The Toymaker is not bound by a single dimension. He can shift between realities, adapting to new rules and scenarios with ease, always finding ways to stay one step ahead.
Eternal Existence: An immortal being, the Toymaker’s essence regenerates as he moves between dimensions, allowing him to evolve into new forms that ensure his survival and constant amusement.
Weaknesses
Overconfidence: The Toymaker’s belief in his own intellectual superiority often leads him to underestimate his adversaries, especially when they begin to play by his rules.
Fixed Mindset: His obsession with games and riddles sometimes blinds him to simpler solutions, and his chaotic nature can make him vulnerable in moments of instability.
Chaotic Nature: His frequent shifting between dimensions can cause moments of unpredictability and instability, leaving him open to unforeseen consequences.
Emotional Detachment: His disdain for what he perceives as weakness, coupled with his lack of empathy, leaves him isolated, vulnerable to those who can exploit his emotional detachment.
Notable Achievments
Master of Eldritch Vale: The Toymaker rules over Eldritch Vale, a twisted dimension where reality is bent and manipulated to his will. This realm serves as his playground, filled with bizarre landscapes and dangerous puzzles that challenge all who dare to enter.
Defeating Multiple Adversaries: Over the centuries, the Toymaker has lured countless beings—gods, mortals, and the powerful alike—into his realm, defeating them with his mind games and cruel riddles.
The Doctor’s Greatest Adversary: The Toymaker’s rivalry with the Doctor is legendary, with the Toymaker constantly devising new ways to outwit the Doctor and prove himself as the superior intellect.
Cross-Dimensional Encounters: The Toymaker has encountered alternate versions of himself across multiple realities. His obsession with other Toymakers has become a twisted form of self-reflection, as he seeks to prove his superiority to his other selves.
Relationships
The Doctor: The Toymaker's greatest intellectual adversary. Their encounters are a battle of wits, with the Toymaker constantly striving to outmanoeuvre the Doctor in a series of intricate games. Their rivalry is deep, as the Toymaker seeks to trap the Doctor in his games, though he is never able to fully claim victory.
Other Toymakers: The Toymaker's obsession with other versions of himself in different dimensions borders on madness. He seeks to engage with them in self-reflective games, testing his own intellectual limits.
The Mortals and Gods of Eldritch Vale: Those trapped in his domain are at the mercy of his cruel games. The Toymaker’s disdain for them is evident, yet they exist solely to serve as pawns for his amusement.
The Ringmaster: The Ringmaster is bound to the Toymaker, serving as both a steward and a servant. A strange and twisted creature, the Ringmaster is a figurehead in the Toymaker's domain, orchestrating the games and ensuring that the rules are followed, even as he is compelled to serve the Toymaker's whims. Despite his servitude, the Ringmaster holds an uneasy power, caught in a paradox where his position affords him some autonomy, yet he is eternally subjugated to the Toymaker's desires. While the Ringmaster serves as a bridge between the Toymaker and his prisoners, he is a constant reminder of the Toymaker’s ability to bind and control, even those who might otherwise challenge his authority.
Re-Shape Occurrence
The Toymaker’s existence is not bound by the traditional laws of time and space. Constantly shifting through dimensions, his form and essence regenerate as he adapts to new realities. Each new incarnation of the Toymaker is a reflection of his evolving nature, but his core ambition remains unchanged: the pursuit of intellectual superiority and the thrill of outwitting worthy opponents. Though his appearance and methods shift, the madness of his mind and the chaos of his realm endure. The true nature of his regeneration is enigmatic, tied to the ever-changing fabric of reality itself. As the Toymaker moves from one dimension to the next, each form he assumes is a new iteration of his boundless, immortal existence. Despite this, his thirst for amusement and mastery over others remains constant—an eternal cycle of games, riddles, and cruel challenges that will continue for as long as the multiverse itself endures.
Timeline
Date: Unknown
Location: The Toymaker's Realm
Date: Unknown
Location: The Toymaker's Realm
Date: 625AD
(Full Date Unknown)
Date: 04/09/1938
Date: 2020
(24 Hours after they initially left)
Date: 2020
(Full Date Unknown)
Date: 6057
(Full Date Unknown)
Date: 6057
(Full Date Unknown)
The Infinite Toymaker first encountered the Avid Doctor, Jalen Rho, and Tayla when the TARDIS was caught in a violent storm in the Time Vortex, landing them in a strange and dangerous realm filled with oversized toys and vibrant colours. This marked the first time the Toymaker had crossed the Multiverse after his defeat by the First Doctor. Determined to make it a fair challenge, he treated this version of the Doctor as a unique entity.
Trapped in his domain, the trio faced twisted games, from battling giant toy soldiers to outwitting a toy dragon. As Tayla became ensnared in one of the Toymaker’s traps, the Doctor and Jalen knew they had to confront him in a final battle of wits. The stakes grew higher as they entered the final game. The Toymaker unleashed increasingly dangerous obstacles, including massive toy trains and maze-like mirrors reflecting their fears. As the Doctor and Jalen fought to free Tayla, they uncovered the Toymaker’s dark past and his obsession with control. In a final act of brilliance, they outsmarted the Toymaker and broke his hold over the realm, but Tayla remained trapped. Forced to leave her behind, the Doctor and Jalen made a vow to return for her, their resolve stronger than ever as they fled back to the TARDIS, determined to confront the darkness ahead.
The Torn Doctor and Leela are pulled into a strange and unsettling realm after the TARDIS is caught in a powerful vortex. The Doctor quickly realizes they’ve landed in the domain of the Infinite Toymaker, a timeless and dangerous adversary who traps Leela as a living piece in a life-sized game of Checkers. The rules are simple: win, and they escape the Toymaker’s domain; lose, and Leela remains a pawn forever. As the game progresses, the Doctor faces shifting rules and deadly opponents, from robotic knights to grotesque creatures, all while trying to outmanoeuvre the Toymaker. Despite the mounting pressure, the Doctor's unpredictable thinking surprises the Toymaker, but as the stakes escalate, it leads to a final showdown with everything on the line.
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In the last stages of the game, the Doctor must navigate a transformed battlefield while the Toymaker’s power grows stronger. Realizing that the Toymaker isn’t just playing for amusement, but to steal the Doctor’s mind and soul, the Doctor fights against the increasing odds. Just as hope seems lost, the Doctor uses erratic behaviour and quick thinking to turn the tide, tricking the Toymaker into a fatal mistake. With a final move, the Doctor captures the Toymaker’s last piece, ending the game. As the Toymaker’s realm collapses, the Doctor frees Leela, and they escape back to the TARDIS, with the Toymaker vowing their paths will cross again.
The Eternal Doctor takes Oliver to 625 AD, deep in the Anglo-Saxon period, where danger and unrest loom. There, they encounter The Harrowed, a group disguised as knights who spread fear with whispers of an apocalyptic event known as The Harrowing. Unlike past foes, these enigmatic figures thrive on chaos, forcing the Doctor and Oliver to strategize carefully to stop them. The Doctor is deeply unsettled by The Harrowed, as their cryptic warnings seem eerily tied to the growing dimensional instability. Their actions hint at a greater conspiracy, one that could unravel time itself. Though the Doctor cannot yet see the full picture, a pattern is beginning to emerge.
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Meanwhile, Oliver proves his worth once more, stepping in to protect a vulnerable village, though the weight of leaving people behind begins to take its toll on him. As the adventure ends, he starts to see through the Doctor’s unshakable façade. Beneath the confidence lies a growing unease—one the Doctor tries to conceal but cannot ignore. The mystery of The Harrowing lingers, a sign that something far greater is at play, waiting in the shadows.
The Eternal Doctor and the Thirteenth Doctor find themselves thrust into a dangerous conflict with the Order of Obsidian, a fanatical cult that sees the Doctor not as an enemy, but as a vessel of forbidden knowledge. Their rituals twist time and space, their relentless pursuit of hidden truths pushing the boundaries of reality itself. Though neither Doctor fully understands the true nature of the Order’s mission, they are forced to set aside their confusion and work together to protect those caught in the crossfire.
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As the battle unfolds, the Eternal Doctor grows increasingly suspicious—about 40% certain—that a familiar, shadowy presence may be orchestrating events from the background. Yet, the pieces refuse to align, and the mystery only deepens. When the Thirteenth Doctor’s TARDIS unexpectedly reappears, only to vanish once more, the Eternal Doctor is left with more questions than answers. The Order’s Master remains hidden, their ultimate goal obscured, and the fabric of time hangs in the balance. The chaos is only beginning.
The Eternal Doctor brings Oliver home to 2020 for a brief respite, but their peace is shattered when a Dimensional Tear rips open the sky, unleashing a Dalek invasion. At last, The Dread Master emerges from the shadows, revealing their plan to rewrite reality itself. The Doctor is shaken—their last encounter ended with the Master saving them from Rassilon, but now, they stand as an architect of chaos. With The Daleks enforcing their will, the Doctor fights to contain the disaster, knowing they are already steps behind.
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Amid the battle, the Doctor discovers Oliver’s secret writings, sparking a heated confrontation. Feeling betrayed, the Doctor lashes out, while Oliver defends his actions, revealing his deep admiration and desire to share the Doctor’s story. Their bond fractures, but there’s no time to mend it. As the war rages on, The Dishonoured Doctor appears with a dire warning—the Eternal Doctor must make a choice, or the consequences will be catastrophic. Now, the Doctor is left questioning whether they have the strength to do what must be done.
The Multiverse is collapsing as timelines fracture and merge, the aftermath of the Master’s grand design spiraling into chaos. The Dimensional Tears have destabilized reality itself, threatening to unravel time and space. As the Eternal Doctor fights to restore order, the Daleks remain an ever-present danger, forcing both them and Oliver to battle for survival at every turn. With each passing moment, the stakes grow higher, and the Doctor knows that hesitation could mean the end of everything.
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Amid the turmoil, the Dishonoured Doctor returns one final time, offering their aid and critical insight into the nature of the Dimensional Tears. Though wary, the Eternal Doctor joins forces with their fallen counterpart, and together, they devise a way to seal the tears once and for all. But the solution comes at a cost—one the Doctor struggles to accept. The Master, reveling in the chaos, taunts them, insisting that their compassion will be their undoing. As the battle rages, Oliver proves his courage by outmaneuvering the Daleks and saving countless lives, rekindling the Doctor’s faith in him.
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In a climactic confrontation, the Doctor and Oliver face the Master, sealing the Dimensional Tears and forcing the Daleks into retreat. Though the Master is ultimately defeated, they escape, leaving the Doctor with lingering doubts about whether they can ever truly stop them. As the dust settles, the Doctor reflects on the sacrifices made and the unexpected strength they have drawn from Oliver’s unwavering resolve. The multiverse is saved, but the Doctor is left with a haunting question: when the time for true sacrifice comes, will they be ready to face it?
Before returning to Earth, the Eternal Doctor and Oliver take a much-needed break on Elysia Prime, a paradise world of serene beaches, bioluminescent forests, and gravity-defying waterfalls. While Oliver relaxes, the Doctor gets into a heated argument with a futuristic vending machine over whether a banana smoothie qualifies as a "complex order." The machine, obsessed with efficiency, refuses to comply without exact calorie specifications, leading to a forty-minute standoff. Frustrated, the Doctor eventually reprograms the machine, while Oliver, unfazed, simply orders tea.
The Eternal Doctor and Oliver return to Earth in 2021 after what was supposed to be a peaceful retreat on Elysia Prime—a paradise world of floating waterfalls and endless tranquillity. However, upon returning to Earth, their plans for actual rest are cut short when Sophie Evans, Oliver’s journalist girlfriend, pulls them into a growing mystery.
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The Threxil, an alien race that arrived just days earlier, have been welcomed as peaceful refugees, offering miraculous technology and medical breakthroughs. While the public and global governments have embraced them, Sophie remains skeptical, noticing troubling patterns of disappearances near Threxil settlements. Determined to uncover the truth, she enlists the Doctor’s help—despite Oliver’s reluctance to assume the worst.
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Attending a public address by Zerax, the Threxil’s charismatic ambassador, the Doctor is met with charm and deflection. Though Zerax effortlessly evades their pointed questions, the Doctor picks up on subtle inconsistencies in his carefully crafted narrative. Meanwhile, Sophie uncovers encrypted files hidden within the Threxil’s database, revealing a sinister truth: the Threxil are abducting humans as test subjects for a secret terraforming project. The Doctor’s investigation confirms their worst fears—the Threxil’s refugee story is a lie. Earth is not their sanctuary; it is their next conquest.
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With the truth in hand, the group rushes to expose the Threxil before their plans come to fruition. But the Threxil move swiftly, using mind-control technology to silence dissent and turn public opinion against the Doctor and Sophie. As the aliens tighten their grip, the Doctor formulates a daring plan to disrupt their terraforming devices, buying time to rally humanity against the invasion. In a desperate showdown, the Doctor, Oliver, and Sophie sabotage the Threxil’s technology, forcing them to retreat—though not without a warning that they will return.
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With the immediate threat averted, Sophie faces the consequences of her investigation. The government scrambles to cover up the truth, leaving her career in jeopardy. Yet, her resolve remains unshaken. Recognizing her courage and keen instincts, the Doctor offers her a place aboard the TARDIS. After a moment of hesitation, Sophie steps inside, wonder in her eyes as the ship dematerializes—taking the trio toward their next adventure.
Conclusion
The Celestial Toymaker is a being of boundless intellect and chaotic nature, ruling over the bizarre and ever-shifting realm of Eldritch Vale. Driven by a thirst for intellectual superiority and sadistic amusement, he challenges the minds of those who cross his path, particularly the Doctor, in complex and cruel games. His immortal existence is tied to his ability to shift between dimensions, constantly regenerating and adapting to new realities. While his appearance may change, his obsession with manipulation, control, and mental prowess remains ever constant. The Toymaker’s legacy is one of madness and intrigue, an eternal force in the multiverse whose games continue to ensnare the unwary, and whose pursuit of worthy opponents defines his endless existence.