Sapphire thought that this assignment might actually be more fun than she had expected. There were other dragons around still, and not just dragonkin.
Not that there was anything wrong with the Dragonkin, but they tended to have this weird hero worship thing going on for full-blooded dragons, and when there was nobody else to distract them, it could get tiresome.
Sapphire had taught school for centuries as a young blue dragon, and she was more familiar with most how youngsters looked up to old dragons in positions of authority. But lately, she just didn’t feel the need to be that person.
"I would imagine that I am going to be expected to create equipment now that I am here, and you are a crafting guild." The blue dragon sighed.
She was great with the theoretical, and loved to study. But having to actually practice a skill was part of the reason she had held off so long.
"You can practice on this lovely set of accessories. They’re all carved with dragons around the outer edge and a flat centre for easy engraving. How familiar are you with the runic language after the knowledge transfer?
I could write out examples, or you could just free-form it and make what you like.
There are two basic options. Linking the runes into the largest possible combinations for efficiency to add stats, or using poetry to link everything and make it flow. Both generate excellent results, though poetry can have some surprising additional effects." Karl explained.
Sapphire was silent for a moment, then smiled. "The Goddess has granted me a comprehensive understanding of the language, and even a bit of knowledge about your oddities.
Is it true that you often write in Dwarven because you started out with very little knowledge and a Dwarven Rune book?"
Karl nodded. "Indeed, that is true. But it won’t work for everyone. Many of the Dwarven Runes and poems need a bit of Dwarven blood to work, and I have barely enough. As for you, I have no idea how that would work, given the Dragons’ affinity for magic of all sorts.
Did you have something in mind? It is a Guild custom to make the first item for your own use."
That was a curious custom, Sapphire thought.
"So, your crafters just make a random thing that they want as their first training item?" She asked.
Karl nodded. "I will write the runes on the chalkboard if they need a guide. I believe that it helps build confidence, and many choose an item that will help them in their work. The acolytes downstairs mostly chose to make rings that gave a greater chance of a higher grade outcome when crafting."
Sapphire nodded in understanding, while Bobby and Jo began to get excited. That was a brilliant idea for a first item.
"That sort of luck item is not my style." Sapphire began. "Instead, I would think that an item that would reduce the mana expenditure or increase my regeneration might be more appropriate."
"Inside it is. Now children, pick a bracelet, that will give you more room to work on." She instructed Bobby and Jo.
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