Runesmith
How it's obtained: Bought with 0 Aethyr points, or taken with a free pick that allows it.
- Aethyrpoint Cost
- 0
- Level Requirement
- 1
- Technique Requirement
- General
- Source Reference
- Possession Artifact Enchantment Rune
- Source Requirement
- Possession
- Activation Time
- Free
- Domain Requirement
- General
- Feature Category
- Artifact Enchantment Rune
- Recharge Type
- Long Rest
- Concentration?
- No
Description
Runesmithing is a revered and intricate art that involves the meticulous inscribing of runes of power into various magical materials, including stones, crystals, metals, and wood. Each inscribed rune acts as a conduit, siphoning energy from the omnipresent Aethyrweave to fuel its potent effects. Skilled Runesmiths can attach these runes to weapons, armor, and other items, thereby enchanting them with unique and powerful abilities. Attaching a rune to an item takes a short rest and requires no ability check.
Once a rune is successfully attached to an item, that item transcends its mundane nature, becoming inherently magical and necessitating attunement from its user. These newly enchanted items exhibit a remarkable ability to resize according to the needs of their wielder or wearer. Additionally, the attuned creature gains the capability to summon the item into their hand as a bonus action, ensuring that the rune’s power is always within reach.
Initially, the scope of Runesmithing allows for only one rune to be attached to a single item. However, as a Runesmith delves deeper into the secrets of this ancient craft, they unlock the potential to bind multiple runes to a single item, layering their effects and creating artifacts of immense power.
In the vast and mysterious world, runes are not solely the domain of Runesmiths. They can be discovered as lost relics or encountered in the possession of other practitioners of this arcane craft, adding a treasure trove of possibilities for those who seek to harness the power of the Aethyrweave.
The energy emanating from runes is typically harnessed by creatures possessing an Aethyrflame. Such creatures are usually restricted to attuning to a single rune-inscribed item. However, the mastery of a Runesmith extends this limitation, allowing them to attune to multiple rune-imbued items as they advance in their understanding and proficiency in Runesmithing.
Runesmiths, through their knowledge and skill, have the ability to create runes by utilizing magical materials to inscribe these symbols of power. This crafting of runes not only adds a personalized touch but also allows the Runesmith to shape the very essence of the rune’s effect, making each creation a testament to their mastery and a reflection of their will.