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Shaping

An item's quality does not depend on how well it is crafted. An item's quality depends on 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 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

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.
There is a Shaper's 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.