Artificery

What's better than being a mage, and doing incredible things? Being an artificer, and making something that can do those same incredible things itself

The first artificer was named Esteven Konnikos, and he laid the groundwork for artificers as we know them today.

Utility

Although it began as nothing more as an experiment created by a clockmaker on a whim, Artificery is now used to create wonders beyond comprehension, from doors that open themselves to cannons capable of wiping out citadels. It is used by nations of all colours, and has been used to do outstanding good and commit unforgivable atrocities.

Inventor(s)

Estevan Konnikos

Access & Availability

Artificery is a niche role, with low demand. Nevertheless, it is possible to learn for any capable mage, provided they know where to look, and if work is found, the pay is excellent. The basics of artificery are easy to discover, although many artificery guilds keep their trade secrets well guarded, and industrial espionage is common.

Complexity

The craft is a complex one, with knowledge required of both engineering and enchantment. It is also expensive, requiring large amounts of copper and rare materials such as Kesselium. Every action performed by a manaforged item has to be held in the head of the creator in immense detail.

Discovery

Estevan Konnikos was an Eserisian clockmaker born in Revellin, with a hidden interest in magic. Over time, he managed to combine the principles, using a constant stream of magical energy to power a watch. This was the first act of artificery.