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'''Glaze''' is a [[Sage Study|sage study]] in the [[Sage Field|field]] of [[Ceramics (sage field)|Ceramics]], providing skill in adding an impervious layer or coating to ceramic forms, including the decoration and artistic expression possible as the glaze is applied. Glazes have a wide variety of forms, incorporating wood ash, feldspar, lead, salt and tin, in addition to other ceramic fluxing agents. Skills in glaze also apply to enamel or the application of gold leaf. Any ceramic material, including bricks and roof tiles, can be glazed.
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The chief impact of bardic glaze as a study is in its aesthetic appeal and the creation of a beautiful object, which can affect the possessor of the object experientially and passionately. Objects that are superlatively glazed can also bring wealth and social status to the maker.
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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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* '''[[Ceramic Ornament (sage ability)|Ceramic Ornament]]''': an inspired embellishment of made ceramic, conferring sentimentality and personal value to other persons.
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* '''[[Flux I (sage ability)|Flux I]]''': enabling the character to mix and apply ceramic flux to earthenware pottery, stoneware and porcelain, to seal the vessel and make it waterproof.
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=== Authority Status ===
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* '''[[Ceramic Object of Art (sage ability)|Ceramic Object of Art]]''': a professional embellishment of made ceramic, like an ornament but additionally conferring a legitimate tradable value, as well as further personal benefits to the owner.
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* '''[[Flux II (sage ability)|Flux II]]''': enabling the character to mix and apply ceramic flux that will dramatically strength ceramic ware, increasing its survival.
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=== Expert Status ===
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* '''[[Ceramic Thing of Beauty (sage ability)|Ceramic Thing of Beauty]]''': a fabulous embellishment of made ceramic, like an art object but additionally offering a sense of respect and appreciation, even from those unaware of its value.
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* '''[[Flux III (sage ability)|Flux III]]''': enabling the character to mix and apply ceramic flux that will make ceramic nearly unbreakable.
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=== Sage Status ===
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* '''[[Ceramic Masterpiece (sage ability)|Ceramic Masterpiece]]''': an embellishment of surpassing excellence, like a thing of beauty but of such astounding appeal that it accumulates a quality of fame.
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See [[Bard Sage Abilities]]

Latest revision as of 15:39, 4 July 2022

Astonishing to the Medieval eye

Glaze is a sage study in the field of Ceramics, providing skill in adding an impervious layer or coating to ceramic forms, including the decoration and artistic expression possible as the glaze is applied. Glazes have a wide variety of forms, incorporating wood ash, feldspar, lead, salt and tin, in addition to other ceramic fluxing agents. Skills in glaze also apply to enamel or the application of gold leaf. Any ceramic material, including bricks and roof tiles, can be glazed.

The chief impact of bardic glaze as a study is in its aesthetic appeal and the creation of a beautiful object, which can affect the possessor of the object experientially and passionately. Objects that are superlatively glazed can also bring wealth and social status to the maker.

Sage Abilities

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

Amateur Status

  • Ceramic Ornament: an inspired embellishment of made ceramic, conferring sentimentality and personal value to other persons.
  • Flux I: enabling the character to mix and apply ceramic flux to earthenware pottery, stoneware and porcelain, to seal the vessel and make it waterproof.


Authority Status

  • Ceramic Object of Art: a professional embellishment of made ceramic, like an ornament but additionally conferring a legitimate tradable value, as well as further personal benefits to the owner.
  • Flux II: enabling the character to mix and apply ceramic flux that will dramatically strength ceramic ware, increasing its survival.


Expert Status

  • Ceramic Thing of Beauty: a fabulous embellishment of made ceramic, like an art object but additionally offering a sense of respect and appreciation, even from those unaware of its value.
  • Flux III: enabling the character to mix and apply ceramic flux that will make ceramic nearly unbreakable.


Sage Status

  • Ceramic Masterpiece: an embellishment of surpassing excellence, like a thing of beauty but of such astounding appeal that it accumulates a quality of fame.


See Bard Sage Abilities