Metallurgy

Training in the techniques used to purify ore and combine them into powerful metals. You know how to forge particular blends for an appropriate result (heat-resistant, bendable, conductive, etc.) It's your job to get the metal used by many other skills (like advanced smithing.) You can shape steel through various processes (casting, forging, sintering, etc.) Combined with Earth Sciences or Masonry, you can analyze and mine for elements specific to the area. You also know how to sift, purify, and appraise valuable gems and other precious materials.

At the highest levels, this should include the blending of plastics and special fibres with metals. This skill wasn't very advanced in ancient times and it may be best to roll it into Masonry.

Talents
• Heat-Resistant Metals.
• Conductive Metals.
• Smelting.
Perks
• Your metal is lighter and produces less Armour penalties. It weighs 20% less.
• You take 1 less Burning damage each time it affects you.
• Thick metal produced has +8 Prevent and +4 Soak for large machines.
Expert Performance
• Smiths using your steel have +X/2 Quality to anything produced (ignoring limits.)
• Large metal covers are +X Soak value against a particular attack (bashing, piercing, fire, etc.)