Artificers

Inventors, engineers, craftsmen, and artisans, artificers excel in creating useful things. They harness the innate magic of the world and channel it through magical items to whatever ends they desire. There is no real difference between a village blacksmith hammering away at their anvil and someone seeking an audience with Heimdall to use his forge to craft a legendary item - they are both performing artifice.

Artificers are united by their skill with tools, be it the smith's hammer or the tailor's needle. Regardless of their chosen implement, they can create wonderful things with it.

Subclasses

The defining attribute of an artificer are their chosen tools. Do you make armor in the heat of the forge, or do you spend hours enchanting woods to make wands, or do you scribe scrolls by lanternlight, or something completely different?

Alchemist

The alchemist makes their living making potions. They search for essences to experiment with to find new recipes for powerful brews.

Armorer

Any village blacksmith can make a set of armor strong enough to protect you against the arrows of brigands and bandits, it takes a special mind to make armor that is not only effortless to wear, but enhances your strength and stamina by wearing it.

Artillerist

These artificers specialize in the crafting of wands, staves, and other arcane implements. They often work near magical institutions, such as an Archivist facility.

Cartographer

Exploration is one thing, but only by writing down what you find and telling the world can others enjoy what you have found. These artificers specialize in making maps and other literature for travelers.

Battle Smith

A dog is man's best friend, they say. These artificers decided to improve on that, and create an even better companion to accompany them on their adventures.

Reanimator

While they are not crafters in the original sense of the word, a reanimator takes a scientific approach to life and death. By understanding the intricacies of life, they can make machinery that approximates it.

Ideals

• Invention: I live to create things with my hands. (Any)
• Community: I want my creations to help the people I care about. (Good)
• Greed: I'll create anything for the right price. (Evil)
• Artifact: I seek a powerful artifact, and will let nothing stop me on my quest. (Neutral)
• Logic: Emotions just get in the way of the process of creation. (Lawful)
• Creativity: One never knows when or where inspiration will strike. (Chaotic)

Backstory Questions

• What type of craft do you specialize in? Why?
• Who taught you your craft?
• What does your magic items look, sound, smell, and feel like?
• How does your craft influence your magic?

Artificers of the Past

Steinar Skyronbrand

(dwarf, TN, 616-761 AUC): The most renowned dwarven smith in history. His magical blades have armed emperors and warlords, been coveted by dragons and duelists, and have slain fiends and fey by the score. One of only a handful known extant Skyronbrand blades is Starsteel, the prized heirloom of House Silionbar.