Crafting

Category: Mental

Crafting (formerly Linguistics) covers mundane engineering, tinkering, and the physical construction or repair of objects. While it does not cover magical enchantment itself, it is highly synergistic with disciplines like Animation (Golemancy) and Alchemy, as a magical construct is only as strong as its physical frame, and alchemical gear requires precise mechanisms.

Common Uses

Repair: Fixing broken mechanisms, weapons, or mundane armor.
Construction: Building sturdy frames for golems or physical traps.
Tinkering: Picking complex mechanical locks or disabling physical traps (often paired with Sleight).

Specializations

Blacksmithing, Masonry, Clockwork, Trap-making, Locksmithing.

Attribute Tiers

Tier	Title	Example Capability
1	Novice	Clumsy. Can do basic repairs like fixing a torn shirt or a broken tool.
2	Competent	Tinkerer. Can maintain weapons, brew simple alchemical solutions, or carve basic golem frames.
3	Skilled	Artisan. Can craft complex clockwork mechanisms, forge weapons, and build functional golems.
4	Expert	Master Craftsman. Can design original alchemical recipes, construct intricate magical devices, and engineer large structures.
5	Master	Artificer. Can create legendary artifacts, perfect homunculi, and manipulate exotic magical materials flawlessly.