Farriers Guild

Overview

This is the traditional Farrier - a Farrier being NOT just a supplier of Horseshoes, but in actuality Horse Veterinarians. So this is not just a spin-off of the Blacksmiths Guild, but also linked to the Healers Guild. There are only a handful of dedicated Farriers in Atlantis, and they are uniquely positioned among the Royal Atlantean Armed Forces as providers of services to the Legions and the Cavalry Units. The gaining of a Farrier to one's service is a sign of excellence among Barons and Landed- Gentry.

Each Cavalier who has a dedicated squire is most likely also seeking to gain a dedicated Farrier - the need for horseshoeing, veterinarian and general Horse-rearing services are rare in the land.

FARRIER SKILLS

A Farrier can shoe a horse, make horseshoes, and care for a horse that is unwell. This means that a Farrier gains Animal Handling (Horses) AND Healing (Horses) as a part of their Bonus skills from the start of the character. A Farrier will also allow the party to care for their horses in any conditions due to their Farrier Tool Box - which allows for the full care of the mounts.

FARRIER TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

If extra Farrier equipment is needed - the following can be gained from a Farriery.

FARRIER TOOL KIT (18 GP - all farrier tools except Forge and Bellows)


ANVIL (70lb 45GP)

Used for shaping the shoes

HOOF STAND (2 Gp 2 lbs)

Holds the hoof up so the farrier can work on it.


FORGE (40 lb 50GP) AND BELLOWS (5GP for Bellows)

Heats the shoes to make them easier to bend and shape. Forge fuel - Anthracite (1GP/lb) or Coal (1gp/20lbs.)

Specialised Shoes Available From A Farrier

KEG SHOE 4 GP)

Shoe right from the factory, with no modifications. (No change to Horse Speed or Endurance)


POLO SHOE (GAMING SHOE) 8 gp

Has a raised rim on the outside and a smaller rim on the inside. Provides traction, but allows for quick turns without twisting the leg. (Decreased turn rate and Motion Up-hill not decreased.)


RACING PLATE 8 GP

Lightweight shoe with some traction. (Improved Speed of 1/4" over normal pace). But requires re-shoeing in 25% of the time. (Very low durability of shoes).


HOLLOWED MITHRIL SHOE 40 GP

Lightweight shoe, used often for dressage and parades to allow the horse to move in their most natural style. (Durability 80% of normal Shoe).


DRAFT SHOE 8 GP

Shoes specifically for Draft Horses used for pulling the heaviest of loads and plowing.


MEDICAL SHOES (The following shoes will accommodate medical conditions developing in the hooves of the horses allowing them to perform normally despite hoof or foot conditions developing - a non-farrier CANNOT make such Horseshoes.) ALL SUCH SHOES COST 40GP.

WIDE WEB SHOE

Offers support for the sole – for certain hoof conditions. (Also useful in muddy conditions for traction).


ROLLED TOE

Allows the foot to break over sooner and more easily. Helps certain foot conditions and lamenesses.


HEART BAR SHOE

Used on foundered or navicular horses, to help support the frog and take pressure off of the heels.


EGG BAR SHOE

Used to help low heels grow out, and support the foot while quarter cracks grow out.


BAR SHOE

Used to help support the hoof while quarter cracks grow out, and help with navicular. The egg bar is preferable, less chance of the heels being crushed.


PADS

Help protect the sole against bruising.


RIM PAD

Helps reduce concussion. Can also be a wedge or degree pad.


WEDGE PAD or DEGREE PAD

Raises the heel up a few degrees. Helps temporarily fix broken angles, and reduces strain on flexor tendons and the suspensory ligament.


HORSESHOE NAILS
HOOF STAND (2 Gp 2 lbs)

Holds the hoof up so the farrier can work on it.

FARRIER TOOL BOX (18 GP - all farrier tools except Forge and Bellows)

ANVIL (70lb 45GP)
Used for shaping the shoes

FARRIER’S APRON (2 GP 3lbs - protects from fire of forge)
Protects the farrier’s legs.

FORGE (40 lb 50GP) AND BELLOWS (5GP for Bellows)
Heats the shoes to make them easier to bend and shape. Forge fuel - Anthracite (1GP/lb) or Coal (1gp/20lbs.)

HOOF KNIFE (2 GP)
Used for trimming the foot and paring the sole and frog.

DRIVING HAMMER (4 GP 4 lb)
Used for driving the nails into the hoof wall.

ROUNDING HAMMER (5 GP 3 lb)
Used for shaping the shoes.

BUFFER or CLINCH CUTTER (2 GP 1 lb)
Used for raising the clinches to remove a shoe, and for forming them to put the shoe on.

SHOE PULLER/Pliers (3 GP)
Used for pulling a shoe off.

SHOE TONGS Long Tongues(5 GP)
Used for holding the shoe while the farrier is shaping it.

HOOF NIPPERS (2 GP)
Used for trimming the hoof wall.

HOOF RASP (1 GP 1 lb)
Used for evening, shaping, and smoothing the hoof edges

NAIL PULLER 3 GP Tongs 3 lb)
Used for pulling nails out of the shoe.

NAIL CLINCHERS (2 GP )
Used for forming and tightening the clinches.

Specialised Shoes Available From A Farrier

KEG SHOE 4 GP)
Shoe right from the factory, with no modifications. (No change to Horse Speed or Endurance)

POLO SHOE (GAMING SHOE) 8 gp
Has a raised rim on the outside and a smaller rim on the inside. Provides traction, but allows for quick turns without twisting the leg. (Decreased turn rate and Motion Up-hill not decreased.)

RACING PLATE 8 GP
Lightweight shoe with some traction. (Improved Speed of 1/4" over normal pace). But requires re-shoeing in 25% of the time. (Very low durability of shoes).

HOLLOWED MITHRIL SHOE 40 GP
Lightweight shoe, used often for dressage and parades to allow the horse to move in their most natural style. (Durability 80% of normal Shoe).

DRAFT SHOE 8 GP
Shoes specifically for Draft Horses used for pulling the heaviest of loads and plowing.

MEDICAL SHOES (The following shoes will accommodate medical conditions developing in the hooves of the horses allowing them to perform normally despite hoof or foot conditions developing - a non-farrier CANNOT make such Horseshoes.) ALL SUCH SHOES COST 40GP.

WIDE WEB SHOE
Offers support for the sole – for certain hoof conditions. (Also useful in muddy conditions for traction).

ROLLED TOE
Allows the foot to break over sooner and more easily. Helps certain foot conditions and lamenesses.

HEART BAR SHOE
Used on foundered or navicular horses, to help support the frog and take pressure off of the heels.

EGG BAR SHOE
Used to help low heels grow out, and support the foot while quarter cracks grow out.

BAR SHOE
Used to help support the hoof while quarter cracks grow out, and help with navicular. The egg bar is preferable, less chance of the heels being crushed.

PADS
Help protect the sole against bruising.

RIM PAD
Helps reduce concussion. Can also be a wedge or degree pad.

WEDGE PAD or DEGREE PAD
Raises the heel up a few degrees. Helps temporarily fix broken angles, and reduces strain on flexor tendons and the suspensory ligament.

HORSESHOE NAILS