Smithy

One who works with/on metal. A typical smithy works on metals such as iron, but there are a few who have mastered the art of goldsmith, making beautiful circlets for Majhy and jewelry for women.

Career

Qualifications

To start, you must know how to heat metal, shape it, and sell it afterwards.

Career Progression

At first, one rarely makes works of art, but they can go forward to larger and better things, as their reputation grows. A smithy's dream is to make armor for ships or mounts.

Payment & Reimbursement

After the item is made, they sell it like any other thing. Sometimes, one will be invested in by a Majhy, who will only use them as their source, and be payed a small percentage of what is made.

Other Benefits

If you are high enough on the social circle, you may be visited by even a Guardian. Hey, everyone needs a little bling.

Perception

Purpose

They are the makers of metal items, sometimes it is nails or brackets, other times its defense spikes for trade ships.

Social Status

If they can make wonderful jewelry or weapons, they go up on social status, gaining fame along the way.

Demographics

Few make it higher than nails or cutlery.

History

Over the years, as new methods are found, it has become easier. Especially the invention of, essentially, the anvil.

Operations

Tools

A hammer, anvil and a fire are the necessary tools.

Materials

Metal, everything from broken forks to damaged armor can be melted down and used.

Workplace

The workplace is usually attached to the home in some way, but sometimes it's an independant building, usually with a gallery, forge and rest place.

Provided Services

Apprentices are often asking for this profession, and are willing to pay to learn.

Dangers & Hazards

Burns are common, as are fingers being smashed, but Barbro, having a reduced third finger, have found a position to minimize this hazard.

Alternative Names

Metal-smasher

Type

Construction

Demand

It is pretty staple for the items produced to be needed, and people are willing to pay for them.

Legality

It is very legal and necessary in the world of Animoterra.

Related Vehicles

• Trade-ship