Seal Making & Engraving

Attributes: .................Intellect & Dexterity

Level: .........................DF: 4 BCS 30%; 600 Exp

[TR] The character has training in making seals and engraving which involved creating inscriptions and designs into metal. Seals and signet rings were a mark of authority, used to impress an identifying pattern into some wax that shows the authority of the document. While engraving can bee seen as an ornamental creative skill it can also be essential for placing Magickal effects in objects, especially arms and armour.

Coins are made using dies that press the soft metal and leave a permanent impression, usually of the sovereign’s head. The dies are engraved from harder metals, the quality of the work can be seen on table Seal Making Engraving and Coinage Critical Results. This skill also includes the ability to appraise the precious metals in coins or ingots of bullion.