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 =Introduction=
 Artificing (commonly referred to as Contrivance, Golem-Crafting, and Scripting) is the world magic that defies the limitations of all Atharen’s sciences surrounding inanimate objects and materials. Through the application of the tools associated with the magic, stones can be made to move independently, to move and walk as mortal races do, mines and lumber mills can be manned and worked automatically, and wars can be fought without mortal deaths. Many processes can be automated by skilled Artificers, and in some parts of the world, the need for manual labor has been completely expunged by massive workforces composed entirely of Golems. The application of Artificing on a grand scale can transform countries by improving infrastructure and increasing the production of most resources.
 That isn’t to say that all Artificers are destined for great wealth, as the creation of a Golem is often an expensive investment. Abuse of the tools of the trade can just as easily destroy as it can create. Poor application, lack of knowledge, and misuse of resources can damn the aspiring Artificer to endless failures. It’s for that reason that most choose to hire a mentor or join Mage Factions to learn their trade, as trial and error are usually quite costly.
 It’s because of the wide range of benefits that Artificing has to offer that the magic is legal, even sought after in most parts of Atharen. Artificing is an art; the pinnacle of what crafters of all kinds can achieve. Great fortune awaits those with the patience to learn the written language of Runic Script and apply tools of their own craft to the trade, while those that dive into Artificing without the fundamental knowledge of crafting are doomed to fail time and time again.
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 =Origin=
 The origins of Artificing can be traced as far back as [[Evitrix]], the God of War, Craft, and Tact. The magic was not meant for mortal hands, however, as she taught the discipline to the likes of her own creations: the Brass Dragons. For ages, it was the brass dragons that owned the craft and lorded it over the realms of man and elf alike. That was until Cessiros, a chaotic, selfish, and aspirational Brass Dragon offered the knowledge to the Gnomes in return for their clockwork and engineering technologies toward the latter part of the Second Age. It was her continued teachings, combined with the gnomish sciences that revealed the strength of Artificing and pushed its boundaries. This study also benefited Cessiros, who strained the limits of the craft and entered territories unknown in a quest to upgrade herself beyond that of other brass dragons. Evitrix eventually learned of Cessiros’s betrayal and sentenced her to burn for eternity as penance for her crimes. None can say what came of her, but she was not seen again and her name was lost to the ages.
 Evitrix did not build any of the tools associated with Artificing again, but evidence of their creation in the modern age exists, as it’s possible to find tools in perfect condition. Most older tools are rough around the edges and scuffed with generations of use, but it’s fairly common to find tools that are un-marred by the passage of time. No scholar can definitively identify their origin.
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 =Process=
 While there is no official process for the creation of a Golem, the users of Artifice follow certain trends for greater efficiency.
 A Golem can be defined as any construct that has been animated by the use of a Script. This includes Automatons, Machines, Firearms, Bionic Limbs, and even certain tools. Therefore, the process of creating a Golem varies widely based on what’s being created. Normally, the Artificer first uses the tools and knowledge of their Crafting Skill to create a series of objects that will act as the Skeleton, Chassis, or Frame of the Golem. In the Skeleton, a cavity is usually designed beforehand for the place that the Scripted Nexus will rest. The skeleton is then treated with the Borer to carve hollow tubes in the bones, which the Artificer can then use to house and protect the Lines drawn by the Mapper.
 Before the creation of Lines, however, the scripted Nexus must be created, and the Nexus can take anywhere from days to months to create depending on the complexity of the Golem, its range of movement, and its function. The amount of time required to create a Nexus also varies heavily by the Artificer’s knowledge in clockwork and engineering; a Golem with more complex mechanisms to create movement normally require the simple turn of a gear or the spin of a wheel and pulley to start the process, which is far easier to script than the full workings of a muscle or limb.
 Once the Nexus is created, with or without the use of the Skimmer for greater complexity and length, it’s placed in the cavity designated in the skeleton and sealed away for protection, as if any damage comes to the Nexus, the Golem can malfunction and behave irregularly, or even stop working altogether. With the Nexus successfully protected, Lines are drawn using the Mapper to create a network of systems and rules that stretch the reach of the script through the body of the Golem, or as far as the Artificer desires. For instance, a hammer shaped-hand only requires the movement of a hinge-like elbow joint to function, whereas graspers or fingers need full Mapping to operate properly.
 After the Nervous System is fully mapped, the Skeleton/Frame/Chassis is tied together using the Socket Binder, which can be used to create various joints that enable several different ranges of movement but will only function in such a way that the Nexus instructs. Once fully bound, which can take a matter of hours or even days to complete depending on the complexity of the Golem, additional systems may be added to aid in the Golem’s ability to move, such as clockwork and engineering. It’s at this stage that optional Receivers can be installed and connected via Lines.
 Only after the Golem is fully functional and has been tested for flaws and breaks should they be treated with the Coater, which applies an external skin-like layer to the Golem to protect its systems from the environment and sabotage alike. If any changes need to be made after the Golem has been coated, then the Golem needs to be completely disassembled and rebuilt unless a maintenance hatch is designed ahead of time.
 This is merely a process that Artificers follow for convenience’s sake: there are many ways to build a Golem, and a lot of Artificers have their own unique styles and brands in the creation process. Creativity and deviation are encouraged.

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	=Origin=		=Origin=
−	The origins of Artificing can be traced as far back as Evitrix, the God of War, Craft, and Tact. The magic was not meant for mortal hands, however, as she taught the discipline to the likes of her own creations: the ~~brass dragons~~. For ages, it was the brass dragons that owned the craft and lorded it over the realms of man and elf alike. That was until Cessiros, a chaotic, selfish, and aspirational Brass Dragon offered the knowledge to the Gnomes in return for their clockwork and engineering technologies toward the latter part of the Second Age. It was her continued teachings, combined with the gnomish sciences that revealed the strength of Artificing and pushed its boundaries. This study also benefited Cessiros, who strained the limits of the craft and entered territories unknown in a quest to upgrade herself beyond that of other brass dragons. Evitrix eventually learned of Cessiros’s betrayal and sentenced her to burn for eternity as penance for her crimes. None can say what came of her, but she was not seen again and her name was lost to the ages.	+	The origins of Artificing can be traced as far back as [[Evitrix]], the God of War, Craft, and Tact. The magic was not meant for mortal hands, however, as she taught the discipline to the likes of her own creations: the Brass Dragons. For ages, it was the brass dragons that owned the craft and lorded it over the realms of man and elf alike. That was until Cessiros, a chaotic, selfish, and aspirational Brass Dragon offered the knowledge to the Gnomes in return for their clockwork and engineering technologies toward the latter part of the Second Age. It was her continued teachings, combined with the gnomish sciences that revealed the strength of Artificing and pushed its boundaries. This study also benefited Cessiros, who strained the limits of the craft and entered territories unknown in a quest to upgrade herself beyond that of other brass dragons. Evitrix eventually learned of Cessiros’s betrayal and sentenced her to burn for eternity as penance for her crimes. None can say what came of her, but she was not seen again and her name was lost to the ages.

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	=Origin=		=Origin=
−	The origins of Artificing can be traced as far back as Evitrix, the God of War, Craft, and Tact. The magic was not meant for mortal hands, however, as she taught the discipline to the likes of her own creations: the brass dragons. For ages, it was the brass dragons that owned the craft and lorded it over the realms of man and elf alike. That was until Cessiros, a chaotic, selfish, and aspirational Brass Dragon offered the knowledge to the Gnomes in return for their clockwork and engineering technologies toward the ~~end~~ of the ~~second age~~. It was her continued teachings, combined with the gnomish sciences that revealed the strength of Artificing and pushed its boundaries. This study also benefited Cessiros, who strained the limits of the craft and entered territories unknown in a quest to upgrade herself beyond that of other brass dragons. Evitrix eventually learned of Cessiros’s betrayal and sentenced her to burn for eternity as penance for her crimes. None can say what came of her, but she was not seen again and her name was lost to the ages.	+	The origins of Artificing can be traced as far back as Evitrix, the God of War, Craft, and Tact. The magic was not meant for mortal hands, however, as she taught the discipline to the likes of her own creations: the brass dragons. For ages, it was the brass dragons that owned the craft and lorded it over the realms of man and elf alike. That was until Cessiros, a chaotic, selfish, and aspirational Brass Dragon offered the knowledge to the Gnomes in return for their clockwork and engineering technologies toward the latter part of the Second Age. It was her continued teachings, combined with the gnomish sciences that revealed the strength of Artificing and pushed its boundaries. This study also benefited Cessiros, who strained the limits of the craft and entered territories unknown in a quest to upgrade herself beyond that of other brass dragons. Evitrix eventually learned of Cessiros’s betrayal and sentenced her to burn for eternity as penance for her crimes. None can say what came of her, but she was not seen again and her name was lost to the ages.

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	# The creation of Factories and Tier Five Golems alike requires prior Mod approval. These creations should be applied for in the Magical Resources Subforum.		# The creation of Factories and Tier Five Golems alike requires prior Mod approval. These creations should be applied for in the Magical Resources Subforum.
	# Players can request an exception to the maximum cap of Golems they can own via the Support Forum. PCs like Kings and Argent Knights are likely to have far more Golems in their possession than the cap allows. These requests are handled on a case by case basis and should be presented with adequate reasoning for such a request.		# Players can request an exception to the maximum cap of Golems they can own via the Support Forum. PCs like Kings and Argent Knights are likely to have far more Golems in their possession than the cap allows. These requests are handled on a case by case basis and should be presented with adequate reasoning for such a request.
		+	# If a player wishes to substitute one of the Crafting Skills with something not listed in the Associated Skills section, they can make such a request via the Support Forum.

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	# Players are allowed to create mechanical versions of things that already exist in Atharen using Artificing, but these should not be used to further the technology of the world by any means. For that reason, any new creations not listed in the Products section should be applied for in the Magical Resources Forum.		# Players are allowed to create mechanical versions of things that already exist in Atharen using Artificing, but these should not be used to further the technology of the world by any means. For that reason, any new creations not listed in the Products section should be applied for in the Magical Resources Forum.
	# The creation of Factories and Tier Five Golems alike requires prior Mod approval. These creations should be applied for in the Magical Resources Subforum.		# The creation of Factories and Tier Five Golems alike requires prior Mod approval. These creations should be applied for in the Magical Resources Subforum.
		+	# Players can request an exception to the maximum cap of Golems they can own via the Support Forum. PCs like Kings and Argent Knights are likely to have far more Golems in their possession than the cap allows. These requests are handled on a case by case basis and should be presented with adequate reasoning for such a request.