Blacksmithing
The Blacksmithing skill represents your character's ability to work with metal to create and repair a variety of everyday items, excluding weapons and armor. This skill involves heating, hammering, and shaping metal, as well as understanding the properties of different metals and alloys.
Novice blacksmiths begin with basic tasks such as forging nails, horseshoes, and simple utensils. As they gain experience, they can craft more complex items like hinges, locks, tools, and decorative metalwork.
Experienced blacksmiths can produce high-quality household and trade goods, understanding the balance between durability and functionality required for different items. They can also repair damaged items, restoring them to their original condition or even improving their design.
Masters of blacksmithing possess a deep knowledge of metallurgy, allowing them to create exceptional items with unique properties. They can work on intricate projects requiring precise craftsmanship and an artistic touch, making them highly valued for both their practical and decorative metalwork.
Characters skilled in blacksmithing are essential to any community, providing tools and equipment necessary for daily life and trade. They can also create decorative items and intricate metalwork, showcasing their artistic talents alongside their practical skills.
In addition to crafting and repairing, blacksmiths can refine raw ores into usable metal, contributing to the overall economy and resource management of their community. This skill is versatile, allowing characters to produce a wide range of items and ensuring their value in various contexts.
Blacksmithing relies on a combination of strength to handle heavy materials and tools and dexterity for precise shaping and detailing.