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'''Hides & skins''' is a [[Sage Study|sage study]] in the [[Sage Field|field]] of [[Leather Work (sage field)|Leather Work]], including the treatment and process underlying the transformation of skins and hides into leather, including skinning, tanning, tawing and the making of parchment.
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'''Hides & skins''' is a [[Sage Study|sage study]] in the [[Sage Field|field]] of [[Leather Work (sage field)|Leather Work]], including the treatment and process underlying the transformation of skins and hides into leather, including skinning, tanning, tawing and the making of parchment.  Hides and skins have been utilised by humanoids for thousands of years, due to their durability and flexibility.
  
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Hides are defined as the untreated skins of animals that have been removed during the process of butchering.  They vary in size and thickness, depending on the animal; hides include those of cattle and horses.
  
See [[Bard Sage Abilities]]
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Skins refer to the outer coverings of animals, ofte including fur, hair or wool.  Skins can be used for their natural texture or treated to create leather.  Skins originate with pigs, goats, sheep, deer, lambs, rabbits, seals, alligators and snakes, among others.
  
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== Sage Abilities ==
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The [[Sage Ability|sage abilities]] below are those acquired by a character through the study, according to status.
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=== Amateur Status ===
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* '''[[Tanning (sage ability)|Tanning]]''': gives an understanding of preparing hides and skins, remvoing hair, flesh and other unwanted substances.
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=== Authority Status ===
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* '''[[Finishing Leather (sage ability)|Finishing Leather]]''': Incorporates skills related to dye application, surface treatments, stretching and folding, among other processes.
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=== Authority Status ===
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* '''[[Mystic Leather (sage ability)|Mystic Leather]]''': Describes the enchantment of leather, in preparation for the creation of magical items and armour made of leather.
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[[Leatherwork (field)]]

Revision as of 01:46, 9 August 2023

Hides & skins is a sage study in the field of Leather Work, including the treatment and process underlying the transformation of skins and hides into leather, including skinning, tanning, tawing and the making of parchment. Hides and skins have been utilised by humanoids for thousands of years, due to their durability and flexibility.

Hides are defined as the untreated skins of animals that have been removed during the process of butchering. They vary in size and thickness, depending on the animal; hides include those of cattle and horses.

Skins refer to the outer coverings of animals, ofte including fur, hair or wool. Skins can be used for their natural texture or treated to create leather. Skins originate with pigs, goats, sheep, deer, lambs, rabbits, seals, alligators and snakes, among others.

Sage Abilities

The sage abilities below are those acquired by a character through the study, according to status.

Amateur Status

  • Tanning: gives an understanding of preparing hides and skins, remvoing hair, flesh and other unwanted substances.


Authority Status

  • Finishing Leather: Incorporates skills related to dye application, surface treatments, stretching and folding, among other processes.


Authority Status

  • Mystic Leather: Describes the enchantment of leather, in preparation for the creation of magical items and armour made of leather.



See also,
Bard Sage Abilities
Leatherwork (field)