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Trade Skills in General
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This forum has been designed to provide a general catch-all depository if you will of standard trade skill questions. While it is always best to post specific trade skill questions in the proper trade skill forum, this is a good place to discuss the differences and similarities of the various trade skills. | |
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02/25/03 06:42 PM
by Drazzminius |
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Alchemy
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An acidic smell burns your nostrils as you enter this stinky establishment. The smell of boiling herbs and Tunare only knows what else make your eyes water. Various animals hang from strings in the ceiling, jars line shelves along the walls and vials of different colors and sizes can be seen in the desk in the back. | |
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03/18/03 06:41 AM
by altoq |
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Baking
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The unmistakable aroma of Bixie Crunchies wafts from a halfling home. As you pass by, you see through the window two young halflings throwing flour at each other, while a halfling woman kneads dough on a table covered with spices, frosting, sauces and other condiments. | |
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10/29/03 07:13 AM
by Tonym713 |
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Brewing
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A sharp bitter smells greets you as you enter the dark tavern. Tables and chairs spread out throughout the tavern. A large open area at the end of the tavern reveals a large distillery and dozens of finely crafted barrels and bottles. | |
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08/20/03 06:03 AM
by Tonym713 |
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Fletching
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The scent of freshly cut wood is strong as you enter a very clean shop. Bows of varying types and sizes are hanging in precise order on the walls and from the ceiling. Elm, Oak, Ash and other assorted woods can be seen. Cases in the middle of the shop display a huge assortment of arrows and arrow heads. | |
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10/30/03 07:58 AM
by Tonym713 |
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Jewelcraft
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Fine gold and silver shine brightly in the mid day sun. Your eyes are drawn to the wide assortment of colorful gems and jewels. Pieces of every size and shape are laid out carefully for display. Two extremely large and grim faced Barbarians stand to either side of the door, arms folded watching your every move. | |
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12/20/03 05:31 PM
by Snowflakez87 |
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Poison
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Deep in the recesses of a remote underground lab, potions and powders of mysterious origin are sealed safely away in air-tight containers. A few shady characters are seated at various tables nearby, carefully mixing the containers' contents to produce various forms of liquid death, and hopefully death most horrid. One looks up from her notes, notices you standing at the door, and beckons you inside. | |
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04/18/03 06:49 AM
by Tonym713 |
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Pottery
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An astounding array of clay and ceramic containers, vials and cooking utensils are piled on every available surface around the wheel and kiln. The human at the wheel looks up as you approach, smiles and absently rubs an itching nose with the back of his clay-covered hand. | |
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08/14/03 01:56 PM
by Tonym713 |
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Smithing
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The sound of a heavy hammer striking steal grabs your attention. The rhythmic sound continues as you approach the open doors showing a large open hearth and forge. A stout dwarf is holding a white hot blade over an anvil and is hammering away at it. As you approach he places the blade in a bucket of water, hissing steam and smoke fills the air. | |
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12/04/03 11:27 AM
by chainmailman |
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Tailoring
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Entering the shop you are overcome with the strong scent of leather. A number of headless mannequins wearing an assortment of leather pieces adorn the shop. A well mannered Wood Elf turns and greets you warmly. | |
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08/15/03 09:27 PM
by Khamon |
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Tinkering
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The mechanical sounds of gears turning, cranks cranking, pumps pumping, flood your hearing. Steam shoots out of weird contraptions on the various work benches and small tools are strewn everywhere. Not even noticing your approach, a silver haired Gnome is busy struggling with some metal contraption in his hands. He looks utterly frustrated. | |
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10/08/03 05:31 PM
by Drazzminius |
