======Shaping======
=====Items in the world of Animus=====
  * In our world, it is reasonable to say that the more skillfully an item is crafted, the better its quality becomes. A suit made by an expert tailor is higher quality than a mass-produced suit of the same cut. Similarly, you might expect that a sword forged by a master blacksmith would be much stronger than a blade forged by an amateur.
  * This fundamental principle of the universe is different in Animus. 
  * In Animus, an item's quality does not depend on how well it is crafted. In Animus, an item's quality is ultimately determined by **how well that item is taught its purpose**.
  * As items are used they are instilled with purpose, becoming better at what they do. 
  * This happens to all items gradually.
  * Items which survive long enough tend to get more powerful.

=====Shaping=====
  * The process of teaching an item its purpose is known as Shaping.
  * Shaping only works on non-living objects, without a will of their own. 
  * There exist individuals in the world who are better able to teach an item what it needs to do. These individuals are known as Shapers. 
  * Whether through natural talent or hard work & practice, Shapers are capable of sculpting the purpose of items in a much more controlled and efficient way.

=====Shapers and Rastaban=====
  * Shapers are well respected owing to their ability to quickly make items and buildings of unique design. 
  * Shaping is most often learned by apprenticing oneself to a master. This process of learning takes years. 
  * There is a Shapers College within Rastaban. Its main role is to oversee the accreditation of Shapers. 
  * Among other things, accreditation is officially required before a Shaper can sell their services.