ForgeWright
A subsection of grand-master blacksmiths; these individuals produce weapons and armor that are considered works of art, yet fully functional. Nearly every item they craft has either some masterwork quality to it or minor magic effect just by being crafted by their hands. This furthered by their ability to unique components and rare gems/minerals and add them to their craft to produce all manner of effects and power. Each of these individuals is continually pushing the craft by which they garner their living in the hopes of creating a Legendary or Artifact level that makes them a living legend and a household name.
Career
Qualifications
- Grandmaster Blacksmith
- Minimum Mastery of both Leatherwork and Jeweler/Lapidary
- Arcane training of some extent
Career Progression
Individual must be trained to be a grandmaster blacksmith first. This is followed by then learning how to be a master of leatherwork to further their craft. It is from this point that they need to learn mastery of jeweling and obtain a modicum of arcane training to harness the Weave.
Payment & Reimbursement
Each individual enjoys never ending demand for their works and are able to set nearly any level of pay they wish. Several engage in large scale projects for noble & aristocratic families worth hundreds to thousand of Gold/Platinum gilding.
Other Benefits
A member of this profession is of such renown that they quickly gain fame/recognition on a national scale; global if they push the envelope of their craft and attempt ever greater projects.
Perception
Purpose
Masters of crafting armor and weapons that are of flawless design, each piece being a masterwork in its own right before even attempting fully apply their skill. Nearly every single project they work on by virtue of being touched by their hands become imbued with minor magical properties.
Social Status
Most live at a comfortable and above lifestyle in the areas they tend to reside which is considered the lowest level that acceptable by them. Those who have even made a slight name for themselves in the area they live allows them to live a wealthy lifestyle easily or even higher.
Operations
Tools
All tools that are used by a ForgeWright are eventually created to fit their own needs so that they can better achieve in their crafts. These tools themselves are magical in nature and help in speeding up the process so that they are not constrained by times.
Materials
These artisans are able to work with almost every metal, gems, and leather known to existence when they reach mastery of the craft itself. As such, they are able to identify the use any material provided to them and create something out of it as long as there is enough present in good condition.
Workplace
All members of this profession have a personally designed smelter & forge setups that fulfill their needs and crafting style. Furthermore, their workspace contain all the arcane devices that are needed to engage in enchantment & the creation of magical items.
Provided Services
Crafting of nearly any style of armor and weapon with even the most mundane orders being of a better design than most would ever need. Enchantment of items that possess power that are beyond access to most people.
Alternative Names
Arcane Smiths, Wonder Crafter
Type
Artisan
Demand
Extreme Luxury
Legality
Profession is legal in almost all know locations. Most settlements have some kind of law or mandate that requires every ForgeWright to help the settlement they are located in on some official capacity.
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