Runesmith
The power of runes must be called upon, never commanded, as they have a will of their own. - RunesmithA Runesmith is a master of inscribing ancient, living symbols onto metal, stone, wood, and even flesh, imbuing them with magical power. Unlike a regular blacksmith, they do not just shape metal; they shape meaning, binding concepts like "strength," "endurance," "flame," or "protection" into a tangible form from the runes they etch into them.
Career
Qualifications
Years of Training: It requires mastery in three disciplines: forging, the language of runes, and knowing the way of arcane energy that exists within the world.
Innate Talent: Many believe one must be "chosen" or attuned to runes from birth to truly succeed in making them come to life.
Payment & Reimbursement
Many people will pay a fortune to gain hold of a well-made rune item from a Rune Smith, as the best of them are often worth a small fortune, with the smith being able to live well off for the rest of their life for just making a few dozen crafts if they are of high quality.
Other Benefits
Prestige: Runesmiths are seen as artisans, scholars, and magicians all in one, knowing the secrets of rune crafting
Power: Their creations, rune-blades, warded armor, and enchanted gates change the course of wars and history for those who gain hold of such wonders.
Wealth: Even a single runed item is priceless, making them a path to influence and fortune for those who have the skill for it.
Perception
Purpose
The creation of Runesmith is to bring forth power over magic by crafting items that do not need an Enchanter to create Magic Items using skill and talent to make them through runes.
Operations
Tools
Arcane Chisel: A magic-infused tool used to etch runes with absolute precision
Enchanted Anvil : Forging must be done in silence so as not to disturb the rune’s creation as it is born into creation.
Rune Ink: A mixture of powdered gemstones, magic material, and rare alchemical compounds used to awaken the magic within the runes
Dangers & Hazards
A single mistake in carving a rune can lead to explosions, curses, or the item turning on its maker. It is also known that Runesmithing is an art closely held by guilds, ancient orders, and secretive mentors, and anyone else who knows the craft will often be targeted to gain access to those secrets.
Type
Arcane
Demand
High
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