shardsmith

A shardsmith is a fictional artisan found in various fantasy settings, particularly in role-playing games and literature. These craftspeople specialize in the creation and manipulation of objects known as "shards." Shards are typically fragments of magical essence, powerful artifacts, or crystallized energy.

The process of shardsmithing often involves intricate techniques for binding, shaping, and imbuing these shards with specific properties. A shardsmith might take raw, volatile shards and carefully refine them into more stable and usable forms. This could involve forging, enchanting, or other magical processes unique to the lore of the world they inhabit.

The items produced by shardsmiths vary widely. They might craft weapons that carry elemental damage, armor that grants protective enchantments, or amulets that bestow unique abilities upon their wearer. In some settings, shardsmiths can also create powerful, single-use magical items or even construct complex magical devices powered by the assembled shards. The knowledge and skill required for shardsmithing are often rare, making these artisans highly sought after or reclusive figures. Their creations are typically potent and valuable, playing significant roles in quests, combat, and the overall magical economy of their fictional worlds.