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Published at 11th of July 2023 09:17:28 AM


Chapter 018

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          Bastian had reached another challenge: he had to gather currency to buy all the items needed to help with the cultivation, not only for himself but also for his women, as he wished. So, after his daily routine, he went back to the office. First, he wanted to understand everything better, and if necessary, he would evaluate the possibility of also learning craftsmanship because it would take material and time. Not that time was a problem for him, but it was not as fast as he idealized.

As he read, he became interested in crafting skills because they could be used to create magical artifacts and powerful weapons. Here are a few that he was very interested in because he noticed he could use them for himself and also sell them for profit. The most important artifact, in his opinion, was the magic artifact to store potions, handmade from ceramic or glass. It could keep the effectiveness of any potion for a long time under a time-stop encrusted array that absorbed its fuel from the surrounding energies.

Magic Vessel: This intricate artifact was imbued with a time array, allowing the user to preserve any kind of magical lifeless object, be it an animal, ores, plants, meat, bones, essences, oils, bodies, or blood, effectively conserving energy within. When used, it would preserve anything, within its spatial capabilities for any duration before being used.

Space Vessel: This intricate artifact was imbued with a space array, allowing the user to keep any kind of lifeless object, conserving its physical properties effectively. When used, it would provide a space like a big bag within its capabilities and could be shaped as the craftsman wished before imbuing the array to be used.

Spatial Ring, this artifact in the format of a ring, could assure you both of the best features: space and magic lifeless object storage. You could place anything inside it, magic or not, even a magic vessel within it. For example, he could store a magic (box) vessel with "spiritual herbs," magic cores, magic weapons, etc.

Wand of Spell Casting: This slender, intricately carved wand was imbued with magical energy, allowing the wielder to cast spells more effectively. When used, the wand would enhance the power, range, or duration of the spells cast by the user.

Spell Book of the Arcane is an ancient, leather-bound tome that contains a vast collection of spells and magical knowledge. The spell book allowed the owner to learn and memorize new spells, expanding their magical repertoire. Some spell books would also contain rare or unique spells that could not be found elsewhere.

Arcane Scrolls: This powerful leather artifact retained any important knowledge, such as a potion receipt, a powerful spell, or martial arts techniques. This scroll would allow the user to directly learn the information in his or her mind and instantly memorize it.

Crystal Orb of Sight: This polished, transparent crystal orb enabled the user to see distant places, people, or objects by casting a sight spell. The orb would also allow the user to communicate with other beings or view events from the past or future.

Amulet of Spell Resistance: This enchanted amulet provided the wearer with protection against magical attacks. When worn, the amulet would grant the user resistance or immunity to certain types of spells.

Mana Crystal: This rare crystal could be found in nature, naturally formed but also handmade. It could absorb and store magical energy, or mana, from its surroundings. Spell casters could draw upon the stored mana within the crystal to cast spells without depleting their reserves. Mana crystals could be recharged in areas of high magical concentration or through specific rituals.

Amulet of Mana Regeneration: This enchanted amulet, when worn, gradually replenishes the wearer's mana reserves over time. The amulet would allow spell casters to recover their magical energy more quickly, enabling them to cast spells more frequently.

Rune Stone of Mana Storage: This carved stone tablet was inscribed with powerful runes that allowed it to store mana. Spell casters could transfer their mana into the rune stone for later use or draw upon the stored mana to cast spells. Rune stones could be recharged through specific rituals or by absorbing ambient magical energy.

The Staff Mana Channeling: This ornate staff was designed to channel or gather mana from the environment or other sources. The staff could be used to cast spells without depleting the wielder's mana reserves, or it could transfer stored mana to the wielder, replenishing their personal mana pool.

Ring of Mana Absorption: This magical ring allowed the wearer to absorb a portion of the mana used by other spell casters when they cast spells within a certain range. The absorbed mana was stored within the ring and could be used by the wearer to cast their spells or replenish their mana reserves.

Mana Well: The mana well was a magic spatial structure imbued with a high concentrator array for magical energy gathering. Spellcasters could draw upon the mana within the well to cast spells or recharge their mana reserves. Mana wells would be very difficult to craft as they would require high levels of magic rituals.

Ley Line Conduit: This magical artifact was designed to tap into the energy of ley lines, which are channels of magical power that flow throughout the world. The conduit allowed spellcasters to draw upon the vast reserves of mana within the ley lines, which provided them with a nearly limitless source of magical energy.

Tome of Mana: This leather-bound tome contained knowledge and rituals related to the infusion and control of mana, changing its nature, and casting spells. By studying the tome, if the user had some affinity for mana, he could become a mage.

Array Banners, One of the most difficult artifacts to craft, this leather artifact, was made by engraving the processed leather of a high-grade, spiritual, or magic beast with blood, through the perfect application of soul control. It would create a formation where the "array would be deployed", completely encrypting secrets. It changed nature itself, casting powerful ancient spells. By studying the runes and techniques of how to create the correct design pattern, the user achieved success.

As he read the books, he became more and more fascinated by the craftsmen's abilities to create magical items and powerful weapons. Understanding the value of each item, he decided to start learning and put his intellectual abilities to good use. When he saw the documents and books in the office, he understood the value of these items because his father had left him some of them. Looking at the pouch at his waist, he remembered Thorem’s last instructions and words. There, Bastian found a good objective to achieve.

Following his plans, Bastian once more went into his abode and decided to learn and improve his crafting skills, which required dedication, practice, and a willingness to learn from both successes and failures. Bastian decided to follow some known steps that would help him improve his crafting skills:

From the books, he understood that a craftsman was someone who could create magical objects and powerful weapons using alchemy and magic. Bastian began to analyze and plan how best to learn, study, and apply the concepts, and he also learned to work with metals and other materials to create powerful artifacts and weapons.

Bastian began to study the fundamentals, learning the basic techniques and principles of each of the chosen crafting items he would create. This involved reading tomes, books, and scrolls. Understanding the basics would provide a solid foundation upon which to build his crafting skills.

Practicing regularly, doing it over and over again, was essential for honing craftsmanship skills to create better and better quality and level artifacts or weapons. He took time to work on his craft, focusing on both the techniques he had already learned and the ones he wanted to master.

Seeking feedback, from his family, elders, and friends, he displayed some of his work with others and asked for constructive criticism. This helped him identify areas where he needed improvement and provided valuable insights into how to refine his techniques. That was interesting to look at because it took seconds for him to come up with another artifact, leaving the people stunned. He was open to feedback and willing to make changes based on the suggestions he had received.

As he had no master to learn from, he read time and time again to study the work of skilled craftsmen in his field to gain inspiration and learn new techniques. Observing and trying different methods and materials and paying full attention to details, he tried to incorporate these elements into his work.

After some time, he started to experiment with materials and techniques because, in the abode, he had plenty of gathered material to practice. He was not afraid to try new materials or techniques in the craft. Bastian understood that experimentation could lead to innovation and help him discover unique ways to express his creativity.

As he had set goals, establishing specific artifact mastery, he could measure his achievements and improve the quality of his craftsmanship skills. As he mastered the production, he could improve the quality, and this involved mastering a particular technique and creating a certain number of pieces. He had clear goals to help him stay focused and motivated.

Bastian, as an intelligent reincarnated, had a lot of patience to develop exceptional craftsmanship skills; he took time and effort, recognizing that progress would be slow at times. Bastian celebrated each of his achievements, no matter how small, and used his setbacks as opportunities to learn and grow.

With time and a lot of practice within the time acceleration array, Bastian became more and more of a skilled craftsman. He created powerful artifacts and weapons for his use and reserved some for sale. Analyzing and utilizing his intelligence and capabilities, he also created simple magical artifacts to help people in their daily lives.

Then, Bastian realized that being a craftsman was not just about creating magical artifacts and powerful weapons but also about helping people. He was becoming a person who would bring improvements to his world, using his skills to help those in need and protect his people.

He could not use any network with other craftsmen, as he ran his learning inside the abode, he had no outer support or help on learning. What he did was continuously refine his skills; even after he had achieved high levels of craftsmanship, he set an objective to create even better and better, continuing to challenge himself and refine even more his skills. He decided to stay curious and open to learning, pushing the boundaries of his craft.

By following these steps and maintaining a commitment to excellence, he steadily improved his craftsmanship skills to become a true master.

 

 





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