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- | =====Shaping===== | + | =====Items in the world of Animus===== |
- | * An item's quality does not depend on how well it is crafted. An item's quality depend on how well that item is taught its purpose. | + | * 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. | * As items are used they are instilled with purpose, becoming better at what they do. | ||
* This happens to all items gradually. | * This happens to all items gradually. | ||
* Items which survive long enough tend to get more powerful. | * Items which survive long enough tend to get more powerful. | ||
- | * Shaping only works on inanimate objects, not living things with a will of their own. | ||
- | * Whether through natural skill or practise, Shapers are capable of sculpting the purpose of items in a much more controlled and efficient way. | ||
- | =====Shapers and Society===== | + | =====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. | ||
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+ | =====Shapers and Rastaban===== | ||
* Shapers are well respected owing to their ability to quickly make items and buildings of unique design. | * Shapers are well respected owing to their ability to quickly make items and buildings of unique design. | ||
- | * Shaping is mostly learned by apprenticing oneself to a master. Learning takes years. | + | * Shaping is most often learned by apprenticing oneself to a master. This process of learning takes years. |
- | * There is a Shaper's college within Rastaban. Its main role is to oversee the accreditation of Shapers. | + | * 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. | * Among other things, accreditation is officially required before a Shaper can sell their services. |