Delicate Metalwork (sage study) - Revision history

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 '''Delicate metalwork''' is a [[Sage Study|sage study]] in the [[Sage Field|field]] of [[Metalwork (sage field)|Metalwork]], providing skill at making and repairing jewellery, engraving, stonesetting, precision tools and other metal forms requiring a fine and meticulous mastery.  Unfortunately, the study gives no special knowledge on how to sell or make value from an object once its created.
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-The study enables two approaches to the creation of metal objects.  The first would be the creation of difficult to find mechanical objects designed to measure and reveal, such as scales, calipers, astrolabes and telescopes, each of which could obtain unusual properties in the hands of a creative character, who went past the standardised form of these tools.
+The study enables two approaches to the creation of metal objects.  The first would be the creation of difficult to find mechanical objects designed to measure and reveal, such as scales, calipers, [[Astrolabe (instrument)|astrolabes]] and telescopes, each of which could obtain unusual properties in the hands of a creative character, who went past the standardised form of these tools.
 The second benefit would be the transmutation of valuable metals and stones into even more valuable objects of enormous beauty and worth, to decorate a person or home.  The creation of jewellery and jeweled objects is an art form, one that would not only cost a great deal to pursue but which could also presumably making the creator rich ... if the work were good enough.

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 === Amateur Status ===
-* '''[[Ordinary Jewellery (sage ability)|Ordinary Jewellery]]''': gives skill in the creation or ordinary jewellery items such as belts, chains, earrings, fobs, pendants and pins.  Enables the crude implementation of stones without comprehension of precise lapidary.
+* '''[[Make Jewellery (sage ability)|Make Jewellery]]''': gives skill in the creation of ordinary-quality jewellery items such as belts, chains, earrings, fobs, pendants and pins.  Enables the crude implementation of stones without comprehension of precise lapidary.
 * '''[[Silversmithing (sage ability)|Silversmithing]]''': provides knowledge of silver and less valuable metals, their characteristics and special difficulties, in relation to the making of tools and jewellery.

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-See also,
+See also,<br>
 [[Bard Sage Abilities]]<br>
 [[Metalwork (sage field)]]<br>
 [[Steam & Gasgear (sage study)]]

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 === Amateur Status ===
-* '''[[Common Jewellery (sage ability)|Common Jewellery]]''': gives skill in the creation or ordinary jewellery items such as belts, chains, earrings, fobs, pendants and pins.  Enables the crude implementation of stones without comprehension of precise lapidary.
+* '''[[Ordinary Jewellery (sage ability)|Ordinary Jewellery]]''': gives skill in the creation or ordinary jewellery items such as belts, chains, earrings, fobs, pendants and pins.  Enables the crude implementation of stones without comprehension of precise lapidary.
 * '''[[Silversmithing (sage ability)|Silversmithing]]''': provides knowledge of silver and less valuable metals, their characteristics and special difficulties, in relation to the making of tools and jewellery.

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 === Sage Status ===
 * '''[[Masterwork Jewellery (sage ability)|Masterwork Jewellery]]''': enables the character to progress into the making of "excellent" jewellery
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 === Expert Status ===
-* '''[[Excellent Jewellery (sage ability)|Excellent Jewellery]''': enables the character to progress into the making of "excellent" jewellery, increasing his or her skill until "brilliant" work can be produced.
+* '''[[Excellent Jewellery (sage ability)|Excellent Jewellery]]''': enables the character to progress into the making of "excellent" jewellery, increasing his or her skill until "brilliant" work can be produced.
 * '''[[Superior Precision (sage ability)|Superior Precision]]''': enables various improvements on whatever precision tools the character creates.

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 === Amateur Status ===
-* '''[[Common Jewellery (sage ability)|Common Jewellery]''': gives skill in the creation or ordinary jewellery items such as belts, chains, earrings, fobs, pendants and pins.  Enables the crude implementation of stones without comprehension of precise lapidary.
+* '''[[Common Jewellery (sage ability)|Common Jewellery]]''': gives skill in the creation or ordinary jewellery items such as belts, chains, earrings, fobs, pendants and pins.  Enables the crude implementation of stones without comprehension of precise lapidary.
 * '''[[Silversmithing (sage ability)|Silversmithing]]''': provides knowledge of silver and less valuable metals, their characteristics and special difficulties, in relation to the making of tools and jewellery.
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 === Authority Status ===
-* '''[[Fine Jewellery (sage ability)|Fine Jewellery]''': enables a complete understanding of all jewellery and its forms, with the character gradually progressing from the creation of "fine" jewellery to that which is "highly crafted."
+* '''[[Fine Jewellery (sage ability)|Fine Jewellery]]''': enables a complete understanding of all jewellery and its forms, with the character gradually progressing from the creation of "fine" jewellery to that which is "highly crafted."
 * '''[[Goldsmithing (sage ability)|Goldsmithing]]''': allows complete knowledge of gold and more valuable metals, as well as their alloys, in the creation of jewellery pieces.
-* '''[[Lapidary (sage ability)|Lapidary]''': allows the professional setting of both stones and gems into all sorts of objects, including jewellery, household items and even weapons.
+* '''[[Lapidary (sage ability)|Lapidary]]''': allows the professional setting of both stones and gems into all sorts of objects, including jewellery, household items and even weapons.
 * '''[[Precision Tools (sage ability)|Precision Tools]]''': enables the making of various practical tools from scratch, including [[Pocket Timepiece (sage ability)|timepieces]].
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 * '''[[Excellent Jewellery (sage ability)|Excellent Jewellery]''': enables the character to progress into the making of "excellent" jewellery, increasing his or her skill until "brilliant" work can be produced.
-* '''[[Superior Precision (sage ability)|Superior Precision]''': enables various improvements on whatever precision tools the character creates.
+* '''[[Superior Precision (sage ability)|Superior Precision]]''': enables various improvements on whatever precision tools the character creates.
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 === Sage Status ===
-* '''[[Masterwork Jewellery (sage ability)|Masterwork Jewellery]''': enables the character to progress into the making of "excellent" jewellery
+* '''[[Masterwork Jewellery (sage ability)|Masterwork Jewellery]]''': enables the character to progress into the making of "excellent" jewellery
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-'''Delicate metalwork''' is a [[Sage Study|sage study]] in the [[Sage Field|field]] of [[Metalwork (sage field)|Metalwork]], providing skill at making and repairing jewellery, engraving, stonesetting, precision tools and other metal forms requiring a fine and meticulous mastery.
+'''Delicate metalwork''' is a [[Sage Study|sage study]] in the [[Sage Field|field]] of [[Metalwork (sage field)|Metalwork]], providing skill at making and repairing jewellery, engraving, stonesetting, precision tools and other metal forms requiring a fine and meticulous mastery.  Unfortunately, the study gives no special knowledge on how to sell or make value from an object once its created.
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-Although the character may initially begin creating fine works, worth 1½ to 2¼ times the value of an ordinary jeweller or engraver, he or she should prepare for a period of value lost as the skill is honed over time.  This means making mistakes and having to buy additional materials; it means scratching or breaking gems and accepting this as an ongoing loss that won't be compensated for in sales until after a long time has passed.
+The study enables two approaches to the creation of metal objects.  The first would be the creation of difficult to find mechanical objects designed to measure and reveal, such as scales, calipers, astrolabes and telescopes, each of which could obtain unusual properties in the hands of a creative character, who went past the standardised form of these tools.
-The second consideration is that much '''time will be needed''' in developing the skills here.  While intellectually the character may know how to perform the skillset, there's a developmental period to be considered in acquiring muscle-memory, encouraging confidence and patience, and ultimately getting to know the metals and their alloys with which the character works.  The sage abilities listed below are not merely gotten overnight.  Each requires a worktable, a private place to engage with one's craft, materials and, most of all, faith in oneself.
+The second benefit would be the transmutation of valuable metals and stones into even more valuable objects of enormous beauty and worth, to decorate a person or home.  The creation of jewellery and jeweled objects is an art form, one that would not only cost a great deal to pursue but which could also presumably making the creator rich ... if the work were good enough.
-With the creation of other precision tools, such as an astrolabe, telescope, watch and measuring tools, the character has the opportunity to enhance their usefulness and personalise them as well.  Characters should see each product as creating a part of their own soul, to achieve the mindset of the sage study.
+A third benefit arises from the combination of these two.  There are numerous magical items, necklaces, amulets, diadems and such whose manufacture would require precision and loveliness.  We acknowledge that these things, also, would become part of the skill-set of the precision toolmaker.
 == Sage Abilities ==
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 === Amateur Status ===
-* '''[[Jewelry I (sage ability)|Jewelry I]]''': allows the character to fashion fine quality jewelry from affordable ornamental materials.
+* '''[[Common Jewellery (sage ability)|Common Jewellery]''': gives skill in the creation or ordinary jewellery items such as belts, chains, earrings, fobs, pendants and pins.  Enables the crude implementation of stones without comprehension of precise lapidary.
-* '''[[Lapidary I (sage ability)|Lapidary I]]''': enables a satisfactory setting of ornamental stones into objects.
+* '''[[Superior Precision (sage ability)|Superior Precision]''': enables various improvements on whatever precision tools the character creates.
-* '''[[Pocket Timepiece (sage ability)|Pocket Timepiece]]''': fabricates an accurate wind-up mechanical pocket-sized time-keeping device.
+=== Sage Status ===
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