High Tinker of Gnomeregan

The High Tinker of Gnomeregan is the highest political office of Gnomeregan. The gnomes have not had a king or a queen for nearly four hundred years, instead electing their rulers for a set term of service. The High Tinker can give themselves grand titles, such as "King of Gnomes", but only hold their power for a set term, after which they return to the work force. There is no limit to the number of terms one can hold, and the current High Tinker, Gelbin Mekkatorque, has held the position since before the Second War.