Crafting and Artifice

Characters can create items, weapons, armor, and even magical artifacts.

Basic Crafting:
- Requires appropriate tools and materials
- Test against relevant attribute (usually Cunning)
- Quality depends on test result
- Time required varies by item complexity
- Simple Items: 1-3 days
- Complex Items: 1-2 weeks
- Masterwork Items: 1-3 months

Crafting Specializations:
- Weaponsmith: Swords, axes, bows, etc.
- Armorer: Armor and shields
- Alchemist: Potions, poisons, elixirs
- Artificer: Magical items and artifacts
- Carpenter: Furniture, structures, tools
- Jeweler: Precious metals and gems

Magical Artifacts:
- Only Artifact Crafters can create magical items
- Requires rare materials and mystical knowledge
- Risk of corruption during creation
- Artifacts can have powerful but dangerous effects
- Minor Artifacts: Simple magical effects
- Major Artifacts: Complex and powerful effects
- Legendary Artifacts: World-changing power

Alchemy:
- Create potions, elixirs, and alchemical items
- Requires alchemist's lab and ingredients
- Different recipes for different effects
- Failed attempts may create dangerous substances
- Healing Potions: Restore health
- Poisons: Cause damage over time
- Explosives: Area damage
- Elixirs: Temporary attribute bonuses

Crafting Materials:
- Common: Easily available, basic items
- Uncommon: Requires searching or trading
- Rare: Difficult to find, expensive
- Exotic: Very rare, may require special quests