Infusionist

An Infusionist is a widely recognized profession, valued for its essential role in revitalizing non-personal items within larger technological and magical ecosystems. Infusionists possess the training and expertise to repair, recharge, and restore a wide variety of objects. Some have the rare ability to rejuvenate artifacts from past eras, bridging the gap between ancient enchantments and modern needs.

Career

Qualifications

The most significant requirement for becoming an Infusionist is the ability to tune your aura to different elemental wavelengths. This alignment enables you to connect with the specific enchantment of an item, allowing for effective recharging. To work in this field, you must attune to at least three distinct elemental types. Anything less will not provide the adaptability needed for the diverse range of items an Infusionist encounters.
In addition to aura attunement, training in replenishing magical circuits is essential. This includes understanding the foundational principles of circuitry and mastering techniques for restoring functionality. Practical experience is equally important, as it provides hands-on familiarity with a wide variety of objects and scenarios.


A thorough understanding of how items are constructed—whether through magical or conventional means—is also advantageous. Depending on the item, you may need to repair or open it to complete the recharging process. For complex repairs, items should be referred to a craftsman or blacksmith. Building a larger mana pool is another critical aspect of preparation, achieved through physical and magical training. While the mana requirements are not as intensive as those of a sorcerer, maintaining a robust Mana capacity is necessary for sustained work.

Career Progression

Career advancement in this field typically involves joining a corporation, where you might rise to roles such as supervisor or manager, gaining higher pay and additional benefits. Alternatively, many Infusionists choose self-employment, running independent businesses or working for private clients or courts.

For independent practitioners, reputation is key. Clients often begin with simple, easily replaceable items. As trust in your abilities grows, you may receive more valuable or intricate items, such as antiques, lost treasures, or family heirlooms. Mastering the restoration of older enchantment circuitry is a hallmark of success, as it requires advanced knowledge and skills

Payment & Reimbursement

Compensation Structure: Infusionists are usually compensated based on the nature and complexity of the task. Simple repairs or recharges of common items are paid modestly, while working on rare artifacts, heirlooms, or enchanted treasures earns significantly higher fees. Adventurers and nobles often pay premium rates for urgent or high-risk work.
Guild Rates and Standards: Infusionists who are members of a guild typically adhere to standardized rates set by the guild, ensuring fair compensation and consistent pricing across regions. Guild membership often includes benefits like access to rare materials, training, and collective bargaining for better payment terms.
Reimbursement Policies: Infusionists may charge clients for additional materials used during the process, such as leyline crystals or magical components. Clients typically cover these costs, especially for rare or difficult-to-replace items. For larger jobs, Infusionists often require an upfront deposit to cover initial expenses.
Bartering and Alternative Payments: In smaller towns or among adventuring groups, Infusionists may barter their services in exchange for goods, information, or favors. This system is particularly common in regions where currency is scarce or among groups with close ties.
Hazard Pay: Tasks involving cursed items, unstable enchantments, or highly volatile magic may include additional fees to account for the risk involved. Infusionists skilled in handling such dangers can often command higher rates.
Freelance Work and Independent Earnings: Independent Infusionists set their own rates, which can vary widely depending on their reputation, skill level, and the local demand for their services. Established Infusionists may earn lucrative incomes by specializing in rare or ancient magical technologies.

Other Benefits

One of the most appreciated perks of being an Infusionist is the ability to recharge personal household items at no cost. Additionally, the profession fosters a strong community where practitioners often trade services and assist one another with repairs, saving time and money.

Perception

Purpose

Infusionists historically played a vital role in keeping cities operational by maintaining essential technology and magical devices. With the advent of Mana Generator and Aether Batteries , the demand for Infusionists has shifted. Today, their work focuses on collectibles, lost treasures, and niche technologies that still rely on old magical circuitry. Despite the reduced necessity, the profession remains indispensable for preserving rare and valuable items.

Operations

Tools

• The Sage work bench: A table that will help the Infusionist channel and control mana while they work on it.\
• Hand Tools: Used for opening or repairing items as needed.
• Mana Recovery Potion: Limited to two daily to avoid overuse and maintain health.
• Comfortable Chairs: Essential for long hours of focused work.
• Portable Channeling Devices: Gloves or bracelets designed for on-site work, though less effective than the Sage Workbench.
• Spare Materials: Including scrap metal, leyline crystals, and other components for quick repairs or replacements.

Dangers & Hazards

Besides customer service is that when you are working with these items. There are possibly some thinking will go wrong if Infusionist aren't careful. The most common being that Infusionist could destroy the magical circuit of the item. In that case it will need to be replaced now the item is completely useless of its primary function. Then there's the possible chance of Infusionist overloading it and causing several possible mishaps. The most common is explosives, curse items, or a surge of that element of magical energy and created over load with other items around it just to name a few possible outcomes if they are handles wrong.


Personal health risks include overworking the body’s mana network, leading to conditions such as Mana Circuit Exhaustion (MCE), which slows mana recovery and can cause long-term damage. Overreliance on mana recovery potions can also result in adverse effects, making it crucial for Infusionists to monitor their health and workload carefully.

Type

Arcane

Demand

While fewer in number than in the past, Infusionists remain essential in most cities. Their expertise is sought after for maintaining technology with magical circuitry, restoring forgotten antiques, and assisting adventurers with rare or enchanted items.