GEAR and SUPPLIES

ARTISAN & CRAFTING
Name Keywords
Anvil Horn

The tapered end of a blacksmiths anvil used for curving metal. It is essential for forming circular bands and intricate scroll work on iron gates.

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Anvil Stand

A massive wooden block that absorbs the vibration of the smiths hammer. It is usually bolted to the floor of the shop for extra stability.

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Architects Tools

A delicate wooden case containing fine brass compasses straight edges and soft charcoal. Scholars use them to draft intricate blueprints and calculate complex load bearing arches safely.

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Armorers Supplies

A specialized set of domed shaping blocks planishing hammers and small steel punches. Crafters rely on them to carefully dish flat steel plates into ergonomic protective curves.

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Assembly Block

A solid cube of dense wood layered with protective iron plating on top. Citizens use it as a sturdy striking surface to hammer thick metal pins through overlapping wooden joints.

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Barrel Bung

A small wooden plug used for sealing the hole in a completed barrel. It is hammered into place to keep the contents fresh and protected.

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Barrel Hoop

A circular band of iron used for holding staves of wood together. It is the primary reason that barrels can hold liquids without leaking.

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Barrel Press

A heavy wooden device for compressing all the staves before the hoops are placed. It allows the crafter to work alone on large containers.

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Blacksmith Fire

A wide open basin filled with burning fuel and connected to an underdraft pipe. Citizens bury heavy steel tools deep within the glowing coals to heat them evenly before striking them.

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Blacksmith Implements

A heavy iron bound chest containing various specialized hammers flat tongs and rough files. Crafters use them exclusively to shape glowing iron ingots into structural hardware.

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Blacksmiths Tongs

A pair of very long iron grips used to hold hot metal. They allow the blacksmith to safely rotate the glowing piece on the anvil.

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Block and Tackle

A set of wooden pulleys threaded with thick rope. It multiplies physical lifting power by distributing the weight across multiple loops. Crafters rig it to sturdy beams to hoist massive stone blocks effortlessly.

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Bloomery

A tall chimney structure built from heat resistant clay and stone. Citizens pack it with alternating layers of charcoal and crushed ore to extract heavy spongy iron directly from the rock.

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Bone Awl

A tool for punching holes in hides for emergency sewing. It is sharp and effective for field repairs on the go.

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Brass Protractor

A precision measuring tool for checking angles of metal components. It is essential for clockmakers who need to fit parts together with no tolerance.

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Bricklayer Tackle

A simple sturdy collection of wide trowels and heavy rubber mallets. Citizens use them to quickly spread wet plaster and tap heavy baked clay tiles firmly into their final position.

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Bricklayers Trowel

A flat metal spatula used for spreading sticky mortar over brick surfaces. The handle is angled to keep the hand of the crafter above the wall.

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Builders Implements

A rigid box containing heavy measuring chains thick stakes and layout strings. Citizens drive the stakes into the ground to mark the precise foundation lines of a new architectural structure.

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Builders Instruments

A precise set of heavy brass plumb bobs spirit levels and chalk lines. Crafters consult them constantly to ensure towering stone walls are built perfectly straight and structurally sound.

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Carving Chisels

A leather roll containing several short metal blades with uniquely shaped cutting edges. Crafters tap them gently with wooden mallets to shave away tiny slivers of material from intricate statues.

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Cheese Press

A heavy wooden frame fitted with a massive iron screw mechanism. Citizens crank the screw downward to squeeze all excess fluid from raw curd to form solid wheels.

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Claw Hammer

A solid iron head mounted on a smooth wooden handle. One side features a flat striking surface while the other splits into a curved claw. Crafters use it to drive heavy nails and pry apart rigid wooden crates.

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Clockmaker Instruments

A specialized leather roll holding microscopic tweezers and tiny brass gears. Citizens use them to assemble highly complex mechanical devices and calibrate delicate mainsprings accurately.

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Cloth Stretcher

A frame used for holding fabric taut while it is being embroidered. It prevents the thread from bunching and ensures the pattern is perfect.

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Cobblers Kit

A small wooden box holding iron lasts heavy awls and thick waxed thread. Crafters rely on these sturdy tools to stretch stiff leather and assemble durable winter boots.

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Cooper Hammer

A special wooden tool for driving iron hoops onto wooden barrels. It is designed to strike the metal without damaging the surrounding wood surface.

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Coopers Adze

A sharp steel blade used for shaping the interior of a barrel. It is crucial for getting the curve exactly right for a perfect seal.

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Copper Crucible

A wide heat resistant metal cup used to hold molten material for casting. It is gripped by long iron tongs and poured into prepared moulds.

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Cordwainers Instruments

A precise set of delicate cutting blades and fine measuring straps. Crafters use them to assemble high quality fitted shoes from expensive dyed leathers and thin exotic skins.

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Crucible Kiln

A thick walled structural oven lined with heat resistant clay. Citizens pack it with fuel to achieve the extreme temperatures required to completely liquefy rare metals inside a stone cup.

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Drawing Knife

A two handled blade for shaping wood by pulling it towards the crafter. It is excellent for creating the smooth curves of a wooden barrel.

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Drenching Horn

A hollowed out skeletal horn featuring a very wide opening at the top. Citizens fill it with foul tasting liquid medicine and force it down the throats of uncooperative massive beasts.

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Dye Vat

A large metal basin for changing the color of raw fabric. It is kept at a simmer to ensure the color bonds permanently to the cotton.

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Engraver Supplies

A small box of hardened steel burins and soft polishing cloths. Citizens push the sharp tips firmly into solid metal to carve permanent identifying marks and flowing decorative patterns.

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Executioner Block

A thick wooden base for the final moments of a condemned criminal. It is reinforced with metal plates to ensure it does not split under the heavy axe.

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Farrier Rasp

A coarse metal file used to smooth the edges of a horses hoof. It removes rough flakes and ensures a level surface for the new iron shoe.

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Forge Fire Poker

A long metal rod for adjusting coal in the blacksmith furnace. It is kept nearby to keep the heat focused on the ingot being worked.

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Forging Stump

A massive section of dense hardwood treated to resist splitting and burning. Crafters use it as a foundational base to shape heavy materials without dulling their cutting edges.

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Forging Tackle

A massive assortment of heavy chains long handled tongs and thick leather aprons. Crafters use this gear to safely manipulate colossal pieces of white hot metal near roaring furnaces.

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Garden Shears

A small cutting tool for pruning thick vines in the farm orchard. They are kept sharp to ensure clean cuts that heal without infection.

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Grinding Wheel

A massive rotating stone disc for sharpening metal blades. It is powered by a foot treadle and keeps all the tools in the shop sharp.

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Hearth Ware

A set of thick ceramic baking dishes and heavy iron griddles. Citizens place them directly onto hot coals to bake fresh bread and sear thick cuts of meat evenly across the flat surface.

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Hoop Driver

A flat metal tool used to knock the hoops down onto the barrel. It ensures the hoops are evenly spaced and perfectly tight for stability.

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Iron Shears

Two sharp overlapping blades riveted together at the centre. They slice cleanly through thick cloth leather and hair with a simple squeeze. Crafters use them to cut exact shapes from large bolts of fabric.

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Ironmongers Kit

A collection of heavy duty calipers thick bending jigs and heavy snips. Citizens use these tools to manufacture common nails basic hinges and essential structural brackets.

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Jewelers Kit

A delicate set of tiny brass hammers fine files and precise magnifying lenses. Crafters rely on them to bend soft gold and set fragile crystalline shards into intricate metal rings.

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Jewelers Lens

A tiny brass ring holding a perfect glass magnifier. Artisans use it to check the clarity of rare gems and inspect tiny setting defects.

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Leather Apron

A thick protective garment tied securely around the waist and neck. Crafters wear it daily to shield their clothing and skin from flying sparks hot oil and sharp wood shards.

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Leather Awl

A sharp steel spike used to punch holes in leather for stitching. The grip is rounded to prevent palm fatigue during long days in the workshop.

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Loom Shuttle

A small smooth wooden tool used to carry cross threads through the warp. It is designed to slide through the delicate fabric without catching on the fibres.

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Masonry Chisel

A heavy steel blade used for roughing out large stone statues. It is designed to be hit repeatedly with a heavy mallet without shattering.

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Masonry Kit

A heavy canvas wrap holding thick iron chisels heavy mallets and flat trowels. Crafters use these durable tools to split solid rock and spread thick sticky mortar between heavy bricks.

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Masonry Square

A rigid metal frame used for checking perfect corners on stone blocks. It is vital for ensuring the foundation remains perfectly square.

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Masonry Trowel

A flat metal tool used for applying mortar to stone joints. The metal is hardened to resist the abrasive nature of stone dust.

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Measuring Tape

A flexible leather ribbon marked with standard units of measurement. It is used to get the exact dimensions needed for custom tailored clothes.

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Metal File

A steel bar with thousands of tiny ridges used for smoothing rough castings. Citizens use it to remove excess material after a piece has cooled.

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Metal Pliers

Small iron grips for bending thin wire and making intricate metal jewelry. They are precise and offer great mechanical advantage for small tasks.

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Metal Tongs

Long iron grips for safely holding hot iron ingots. The tips are textured to ensure the glowing metal does not slip while being forged.

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Needle and Shears

A simple pair of sharp cutting blades and a thick piercing tool kept in a leather pouch. Citizens rely on them for quick structural repairs to thick leather tents and heavy sails.

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Quarry Hammer

A heavy metal tool for breaking massive chunks of rock from the earth. It is built for raw power and repeated impacts against solid granite.

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Saddler Supplies

A heavy canvas wrap filled with specialized needles thick leather punches and brass rivets. Crafters use them to construct reinforced riding gear capable of withstanding immense tension.

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Saddlers Rivets

Small brass studs used to secure leather layers together. They are smashed with a hammer to create a permanent bond that cannot be pulled apart.

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Sewing Kit

A small wooden box containing fine steel needles thin cotton thread and sharp trimming blades. Citizens use it to patch torn clothing and stitch up deep physical wounds in an emergency.

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Sewing Needle

A tiny sliver of polished iron pierced with a microscopic eye at the dull end. It effortlessly pierces thick fabric and soft leather. Citizens thread it to patch torn clothing and stitch up deep physical wounds.

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Sewing Thimble

A small metal cup with tiny dimples used to protect the fingertip. It allows the sewer to push the needle through thick leather without risk of injury.

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Shaping Plinth

A tall heavy stone column topped with a smooth granite surface. Crafters lean over it to carefully sculpt intricate clay models and tap delicate jewellery components into place.

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Skinning Knife

A short sweeping blade that curves aggressively upward to a very sharp point. Citizens use it to quickly separate the valuable hide of a massive beast from the underlying muscle tissue.

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Smelting Furnace

A massive industrial structure built to continuously melt down vast quantities of raw material. Crafters pour the resulting liquid metal directly into heavy sand moulds to cast solid ingots.

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Smithing Hammer

A heavy iron tool designed for rapid forging of iron shapes. The weight is balanced to allow for long hours of continuous striking work.

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Smithing Hearth

A thick brick oven designed to channel forced air directly into burning coal. Crafters pump heavy leather bellows to raise the internal temperature high enough to soften raw iron ingots.

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Soldering Iron

A copper rod used for heating and joining metal parts together. It is essential for delicate work like repairing clock gears and lanterns.

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Spinning Distaff

A wooden stick used to hold unspun wool before it is fed into the spindle. It is usually tucked under the arm to keep both hands free for pulling thread.

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Spinning Wheel

A complex wooden contraption powered by a rhythmic foot treadle. It mechanizes the spinning process allowing citizens to produce massive quantities of thread in a single afternoon.

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Stone Hearth

A heavy masonry structure built into the wall of a dwelling to safely contain domestic fires. Citizens use it to heat their homes during brutal winters and cook large communal meals.

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Stonemason Supplies

A specialized collection of abrasive grinding stones and heavy iron wedges. Crafters pound the wedges into natural cracks to split massive granite boulders into manageable geometric blocks.

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Striking Block

A massive solid base of hardened metal designed to absorb the immense force of heavy hammer blows. Crafters hammer glowing metal into precise shapes against its unyielding surface.

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Swage Block

A heavy cast iron square pierced with various geometric holes and scalloped edges. Crafters force heated metal through these precise gaps to form perfect rivets and structural pipes.

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Tanner Implements

A grim collection of curved scraping knives and heavy wooden vats. Citizens use them to strip flesh from raw hides and steep skins in foul smelling chemical baths.

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Tanners Knife

A curved steel blade used for slicing through stiff hides. The shape allows for smooth, continuous cuts that preserve the length of the leather strips.

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Textile Shears

Sharp blades for cutting long bolts of cloth into manageable pieces. They are kept free of rust and debris to ensure a perfect cut.

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Thimble Guard

A small metal cup for protecting the finger during hand sewing. It is standard for any citizen who works with fine needlework daily.

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Thread Spool

A wooden bobbin for organizing the many colors of embroidery thread. It is kept on a rack behind the tailor for quick access while working.

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Volatile Herb Shears

A pair of long handled steel blades used to harvest dangerous plants. They allow the harvester to clip stems without touching the irritating poisonous leaves.

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Weavers Bobbin

A wooden cylinder used for storing thread in a loom. They are constantly spinning while the cloth is being produced in the shop.

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Weaving Loom

A massive wooden frame that holds the warp threads in tension. It is the heart of a textile workshop and takes up most of the room space.

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Whittling Knife

A short incredibly sharp steel blade set into an ergonomic wooden handle. Citizens use it while resting to carve intricate wooden figurines and shave specialized joints.

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Wine Press

A massive wooden vat fitted with a heavy screw mechanism and flat crushing plate. Citizens use it to crush thousands of grapes simultaneously and extract every drop of juice.

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Wood Planer

A hand tool used for smoothing the exterior surface of a finished barrel. It leaves the wood feeling soft and prevents splinters for the user.

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Wooden Stave

A single curved piece of oak used to build the wall of a barrel. They are fitted together perfectly to create a watertight container.

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Woodworking Kit

A sturdy leather roll containing chisels mallets and precision measuring strings. Crafters rely on these sharp tools to carve tight interlocking joints and smooth rough timber planks.

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Wool Shears

Large scissor like tools used for removing the winter coat from sheep. They are spring loaded to reduce the physical effort of shearing hundreds of animals.

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Work Apron

A heavy hide covering worn by laborers in the metal mills. It shields the chest from burning debris and flying pieces of jagged metal.

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BUREAUCRACY & LUXURY
Name Keywords
Abacus Frame

A square wooden box used for managing complex tax records. The rods are polished to allow the beads to slide instantly when calculating interest rates.

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Brass Weights

A heavy wooden box containing numerous precise metal blocks of varying sizes. Citizens place them on scales to measure exact quantities of valuable merchandise.

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Calling Cards

Small rectangular pieces of thick textured vellum used for introductions. They are printed with a family crest and presented to a butler upon entry.

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Clerks Ledger

A durable book bound in hide for tracking city income. Every copper coin is recorded in its pages to ensure the budget is balanced.

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Coin Shaving File

A tiny fine toothed steel tool used to test the purity of gold. It can detect if a coin has been filled with lead by exposing the core.

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Corset Bone

A long flat highly flexible strip of skeletal baleen harvested from marine beasts. Crafters sew them directly into the seams of heavy garments to provide extreme rigidity and structural support.

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Counting Abacus

A wooden frame holding several horizontal wires strung with sliding wooden beads. Bankers and clerks slide the beads rapidly to calculate massive financial sums without error.

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Formal Snuff Box

A small silver container for holding powdered tobacco. It is used by high society members as a polite way to pass time during long meetings.

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Iron Strongbox

A heavy steel chest protected by a complex internal locking mechanism. Bankers use it to secure gold bars and important municipal deeds from thieves.

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Leather Ledger

A thick book of blank parchment bound securely between two heavy cured skins. Clerks rely on it to record daily municipal taxes and massive grain shipments.

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Ledger Lock

A heavy duty brass padlock designed specifically for large leather books. It keeps the private financial secrets of a house safe from prying eyes.

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Merchants Scales

A perfectly balanced brass beam supporting two hanging metal plates. Market vendors use it daily to weigh precious metals and dry goods to ensure completely fair trades.

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Notary Table

A small foldable wooden desk used for signing contracts in public. It is light enough to be carried by a clerk between office and market.

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Paper Weight

A heavy brass figure used for holding pages down in a breeze. It is usually shaped like a lion or another symbol of city power.

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Perfume Atomizer

A delicate glass bottle fitted with a small squeeze bulb and a brass nozzle. Wealthy citizens use it to spray an incredibly fine mist of expensive floral scents over their bodies.

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Project Ledger

A book containing the cost of building materials and labour hours. Contractors refer to it constantly to ensure they remain under the project budget.

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Reading Spectacles

A pair of glass lenses set into a flexible wire frame. Scholars wear them to reduce eye strain while transcribing minute details from dusty codices.

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Rouge Pot

A tiny fragile glass jar filled with a thick heavily pigmented red paste. Performers and wealthy elites dab it directly onto their cheeks to simulate a vibrant healthy flush.

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Royal Crown

A heavy circular band of solid gold set with flawless crystalline gemstones. It serves as the ultimate symbol of supreme authority and divine right to rule.

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Shop Ledger

A durable ledger for tracking the income and daily expenditures. It is the core of any successful merchant business in the city marketplace.

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Signet Band

A ring featuring a raised carving of a family house seal. It is used for stamping documents and proves that the message is authentic.

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Silk Corset

A tightly laced undergarment reinforced with flexible strips of stiff material. It forcefully shapes the torso into a highly fashionable rigid silhouette demanded by the wealthy elite.

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Silk Doublet

An incredibly expensive fitted jacket woven from delicate exotic threads. Nobility wear it daily to flaunt their vast immense wealth and separate themselves from common labourers.

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Tax Stamps

A collection of small brass seals used to show that goods are paid. They are pressed into lead tags to mark items for safe transport.

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Velvet Gown

A stunning floor length dress constructed from incredibly heavy luxurious fabric. The deep rich material absorbs light and clearly broadcasts the immense political power of the wearer.

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Wax Melting Spoon

A long brass utensil used for heating official signet wax over a candle. It ensures the wax is smooth and bubble free before pressing.

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DUNGEONEERING & SURVIVAL
Name Keywords
Bedroll

A thick woolen blanket rolled tightly around a waterproof canvas shell. It provides crucial insulation from the freezing ground during long nights in the wilderness. Explorers tie it to the bottom of their packs for easy access.

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Brass Compass

A handheld navigation tool for maintaining a steady heading underground. It is essential for mapping winding tunnel systems in absolute darkness.

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Campaign Ration

A block of pressed oats and dried meat tightly wrapped in durable wax cloth. It provides dense caloric energy for soldiers on the move during long military campaigns.

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Canvas Tent

A heavy bundle of waterproof fabric complete with wooden poles and iron pegs. It takes time to assemble but creates a sturdy shelter against violent storms. Explorers rely on it to sleep safely in the harsh wilderness.

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Climbing Harness

A set of tough leather straps and iron loops for scaling cliffs. It distributes weight safely so the climber can traverse vertical drops.

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Cloth Bandage

A clean strip of linen for binding open wounds in the field. It is kept in the medical pouch to prevent infection on the road.

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Coil of Tarred Rope

A thick length of hemp rope coated in black sticky resin. Sailors use it to bind heavy ship rigging that must remain impervious to salt spray.

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Distilling Flask

A spherical glass container used for boiling chemical mixtures. It is designed to handle high heat without shattering in the middle of a process.

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Door Wedges

A collection of hard wood triangles used to jam doors shut. They are essential for preventing enemies from entering a camp during a long rest.

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Dry Tinder Box

A small metal tin for holding completely dry moss and wood shavings. It is the lifeblood of the camp and is guarded from all moisture.

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Fire Steel

A piece of iron for striking sparks off a piece of flint. It is the most reliable way to start a campfire after a damp night.

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Flask of Oil

A thick glass container filled with refined volatile fluid. It burns fiercely when ignited and clings to whatever it splashes against. Travellers pour it into lanterns or hurl it at enemies to create localized infernos.

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Gallows Rope

A long thick hemp rope used for the highest forms of punishment. It is treated with oil to ensure a clean and efficient execution as ordered by the judge.

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Hardened Boot

A thick leather boot with an iron toe cap for rough terrain. It protects the foot from falling rocks and sharp jagged stone floors.

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Hemp Rope

A long coil of thick scratchy fibres twisted together for maximum tensile strength. It feels rough on bare hands but holds incredibly heavy loads without snapping. Citizens use it to secure cargo and descend into deep pits.

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Iron Grapple

A heavy four pronged metal hook for anchoring ropes. It is used to pull down light barriers or secure a path across a chasm.

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Leather Bellows

A pair of flexible leather skins attached to a wooden frame. Blacksmiths pump them to force massive amounts of oxygen into the forge and raise the fire temperature.

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Leather Boots

Sturdy footwear designed for trekking through dense wilderness. They are reinforced to protect against thorns and sharp stones on the path.

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Leather Thong

A long strip of rawhide for lashing gear to a travel pack. It is surprisingly strong and is used for emergency repairs to torn clothes.

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Linen Bandage

A long strip of clean woven cloth rolled tightly into a compact cylinder. It absorbs blood rapidly and applies firm pressure to open wounds. Healers wrap it around severe injuries to stop heavy bleeding and prevent infection.

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Mineral Acid Kit

A set of small glass bottles containing acids for testing rock quality. Explorers use them to identify if a vein is iron or valuable gold.

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Packing Rope

A sturdy length of rope for securing heavy goods in a cart. It is tied tight to ensure the load does not shift on the road.

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Prisoner Ration

A block of hard baked bread used for feeding those in holding cells. It is dense and unappealing but provides just enough nutrition to survive.

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Resin Torch

A bundle of sticks soaked in pine resin for burning for hours. It is the primary light source in the deep dungeons of the world.

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Rope Coil

A thick length of braided hemp rope for securing climbing gear. It is the most common material for saving the lives of falling adventurers.

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Rope Ladder

A ladder made of rope and wood that can be rolled up for storage. It is used for descending shafts that are otherwise completely inaccessible.

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Saddle Blanket

A thick woolen pad used to prevent the saddle from chafing the horse back. It is aired out daily to keep the animal healthy.

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Scouting Mirror

A small polished metal disc used for looking around blind corners. It allows a scout to observe a room without exposing their own head.

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Ten Foot Pole

A lightweight wooden staff used for probing the floor for traps. It is designed to be expendable and is often left behind if it becomes too damaged.

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Tinderbox

A small waterproof tin containing dry moss shaved bark and charred cloth. It ignites almost instantly when exposed to the smallest spark. Citizens keep it perfectly dry to ensure they can always start a fire in emergencies.

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Torch

A stout wooden branch wrapped tightly with resin soaked hemp. It burns brightly for a short time and casts a warm flickering light. Explorers carry several to push back the darkness in deep subterranean caverns.

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Travel Rations

A dense brick of salted meat dried fruit and hard baked grain. It lacks any culinary appeal but takes months to spoil and provides immense energy. Explorers chew on these tough provisions when fresh food is unavailable.

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Trenching Shovel

A compact iron blade mounted on a short sturdy wooden haft. It cuts through compacted dirt and loose gravel efficiently. Citizens carry it to bury their dead and dig shallow fire pits in the wilderness.

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Trenching Spade

A small metal spade designed to be used in cramped spaces. It is vital for digging shallow hidey holes or clearing rocks from a path.

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Utility Knife

A short blade for trimming ropes and cleaning food on the go. It is carried in a sheath on the belt for instant everyday utility.

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Watertight Oilcloth

A large sheet of treated canvas for wrapping gear during swims. It ensures that spare parchment and rations remain dry in flooded dungeons.

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Waxed Matchwood

Thin wooden splinters dipped in wax for quick fire starting. They are kept in a dry pouch to ensure light in the wettest conditions.

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Woolen Blanket

A thick heavy sheet of woven animal hair. It traps body heat efficiently and provides a soft layer over rough terrain. Citizens wrap themselves in it during freezing winter nights to ward off the deadly cold.

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EVERYDAY LIFE & CLOTHING
Name Keywords
Alms Bowl

A shallow wooden dish completely worn smooth by years of constant handling. Wandering monks hold it out in silence hoping charitable citizens will offer them a handful of plain rice.

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Belt Pouch

A small leather bag used for carrying official keys and coins. It snaps shut tightly to prevent contents from falling out during a running chase.

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Blueprint Tube

A leather cylinder for protecting complex building layouts. It keeps the plans dry and free from dust during long days at the construction site.

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Bone Comb

A flat piece of carved skeletal material featuring a row of tightly spaced teeth. It glides through tangled hair to remove dirt and parasites. Citizens use it daily to maintain basic hygiene in grimy environments.

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Butchery Tools

A gruesome set of thick bone saws sharp hooks and heavy mallets. Citizens use them to swiftly break down massive animal carcasses and hang heavy slabs of raw meat to drain properly.

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Candle Mold

A heavy block of tin containing several deep vertical cylinders. Citizens run cotton wicks down the center and fill the tubes with molten wax to cast perfect tapers.

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Canvas Breeches

Durable pants made of thick woven plant fibres. They are designed for hard labor in the fields where clothing is often snagged on branches.

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Cheese Mold

A round container used to give shape to freshly pressed curds. It has holes in the side to allow the remaining liquid to leak out while the cheese hardens.

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Churning Dash

A wooden rod used to agitate cream until it separates into butter. It is used in a high narrow barrel to ensure even distribution of the fatty solids.

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Cookhouse Edges

A collection of finely honed slicing tools featuring ergonomic wooden handles. Crafters use them for delicate culinary work ensuring every slice of rare meat is perfectly uniform.

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Cooking Pot

A sturdy metal basin for preparing large meals at the campfire. It is hung over the fire to simmer stews after a long trek.

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Cooking Vessels

A varied set of deep copper pots and heavy iron cauldrons. Citizens fill them with raw meat and root vegetables to simmer thick nutritious stews over a steady open flame for several hours.

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Curry Comb

A flat wooden block fitted with several rows of short rigid metal teeth. Citizens drag it vigorously through the thick coats of massive animals to break up dried mud and remove loose hair.

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Darning Egg

A smooth wooden oval used to provide a surface for patching socks. It ensures the repair is flat and does not chafe the heel during walking.

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Feeding Trough

A long wooden container used for communal feeding of farm animals. It is built low to the ground so that calves and piglets can reach their food.

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Galley Pots

A sturdy collection of large metal basins and cast iron skillets. Citizens suspend them directly over roaring campfires to boil large quantities of water and cook heavy meals for the crew.

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Gold Pan

A wide shallow metal dish featuring small ridges stamped into the inner edge. Prospectors swirl muddy river water inside it to separate heavy flakes of precious metal from the worthless gravel.

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Ink Pots

A set of tiny heavy glass jars filled with vibrant fluid pigments. They feature very wide bases to prevent them from tipping over and ruining an expensive piece of permanent art.

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Iron Spoon

A sturdy eating utensil that doubles as a small digging tool. It is nearly indestructible and is a staple in every travelers mess kit.

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Kitchen Implements

A varied assortment of long wooden spoons heavy metal ladles and sharp iron prongs. Citizens use them to safely stir boiling cauldrons and retrieve hot food from deep roaring ovens.

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Laundry Line

A length of twisted hemp rope strung between two posts. Citizens hang their wet tunics on it to dry rapidly in the warm afternoon sun.

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Leather Belt

A narrow strip of cured hide fitted with a simple brass buckle. Citizens use it to hold their pouches and tools close to their body.

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Linen Headscarf

A lightweight square of fabric used to keep hair clean. It is commonly worn by laborers to prevent loose hair from being caught in moving machinery.

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Lye Soap

A hard pale bar made from rendered animal fat and caustic ash. It lathers thick in water and strips grease and grime away instantly. Citizens scrub themselves and their soiled clothing with it after a brutal days work.

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Map Tube

A rigid leather container for storing important city layouts. It protects the fragile parchment from moisture and crushing force in the field.

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Merchants Signboard

A heavy wooden plank painted with bright letters and hanging from a wrought iron bracket. It swings wildly in the wind to boldly advertise the specific services offered within a bustling shop.

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Milk Pail

A lightweight metal bucket with a wide top for easy collection. It is cleaned with lye soap daily to ensure the milk does not spoil in the sun.

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Prayer Beads

A long string of smooth carved wooden spheres connected by a strong hemp cord. Devout citizens slide them rhythmically through their fingers to keep perfect count while reciting lengthy mantras.

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Price Board

A wooden sign hung in the shop window with charcoal prices. It tells the citizens exactly what the goods cost for the day.

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Scullery Blades

A set of wide heavy iron cleavers designed to chop through solid objects. Citizens bring them down with immense force to shatter thick animal bones and split massive frozen fish.

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Scullery Pans

A collection of wide shallow metal dishes with long wooden handles. Crafters use them to rapidly fry sliced ingredients over extreme heat without burning their hands on the hot iron.

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Shaving Mug

A small heavy ceramic cup featuring a wide base and thick handle. Citizens use it alongside a stiff bristle brush to whip lye soap into a thick luxurious lather.

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Signalling Mirror

A small metal disc for catching sunlight to signal far away allies. It is used in the mountains to communicate over vast distances.

metal
Soot Lamp

A small open bowl filled with oil and a floating wick. It creates a smoky light but is essential for working in deep tunnels away from the sun.

glass fluid
Steel Mirror

A small sheet of metal polished until the surface reflects light perfectly. It lacks the clarity of true glass but will never shatter when dropped. Explorers use it to inspect blind corners and signal allies using the sun.

metal
Stock Feed

A heavy sack of mixed crushed grain meant for feeding livestock. It is usually kept high off the floor to prevent mice from stealing the winter stockpile.

cloth flora
Straight Razor

A long folding blade of incredibly sharp steel seated in a smooth bone handle. Citizens use it to achieve a perfectly clean shave or slit throats in dark alleyways.

metal bone
Tallow Candle

A simple light source made from rendered animal fat. It burns quickly and smells of grease but provides just enough light for reading at night.

resin viscera
Trestle Board

A long flat wooden plank resting freely on two heavy A frame supports. Citizens can quickly deploy it as a temporary workspace in the field and easily collapse it for transport.

wood
Votive Candles

A collection of small cheap cylinders cast from pure natural beeswax. Citizens light them and place them before heavy stone altars to represent a personal prayer left for the divine.

resin
Wash Board

A corrugated wooden surface used for scrubbing stubborn stains. It helps break down grease and mud by rubbing the fabric against the ridged surface.

wood
Washing Tub

A massive wooden basin used for scrubbing family clothing. It is filled with hot water and lye soap to remove the dirt of a long working week.

wood
Wooden Clogs

Thick shoes carved from solid blocks of wood. They keep feet dry while working in wet paddies or scrubbing down muddy barn floors.

wood
Woolen Tunic

A simple shirt woven from warm sheep wool. It is the basic layer worn by almost every citizen to survive the cool nights of the kingdom.

cloth
FARMING & HUSBANDRY
Name Keywords
Arable Gear

A collection of massive iron ploughshares and heavy leather harnesses designed for beasts of burden. Citizens use them to tear deep trenches through compacted earth before the spring rain.

metal
Beast Tending Set

A heavy leather bag holding large metal shears thick brushes and natural soothing balms. Citizens rely on these tools to sheer thick wool and treat minor injuries on valuable farm animals.

metal
Bee Smoker

A metal canister used to calm bees with thick wood smoke. It is essential for every beekeeper managing high yield hives safely.

metal wood
Brass Smoker

A handheld metal canister featuring a small directional spout and a manual leather bellow. Citizens pump it to blow thick calming smoke directly into active hives.

metal leather
Canvas Sack

A simple large bag stitched together from coarse durable fabric. It features a simple drawstring closure at the top. Citizens use it as an expanding temporary storage solution for harvested crops and gathered loot.

cloth
Corn Husker

A small metal spike for stripping the tough outer layer from maize. It saves the farmers hands from the abrasive husks during long harvests.

metal
Cultivation Hoe

A heavy metal blade mounted to a long wooden handle. It is used for weeding rows and turning the top layer of earth for better aeration.

metal wood
Cultivation Implements

A sturdy set of long handled pitchforks heavy iron rakes and sharp pruning shears. Citizens rely on them to turn rotting compost and carefully trim overgrown fruit bearing trees.

metal
Egg Basket

A woven container for collecting fresh eggs from the chicken coop. It is lined with hay to prevent the fragile shells from cracking.

wood
Farmer Field Tools

A heavy bundle of iron hoes short hand spades and wooden seed dibbers. Citizens use them to manually break up tough soil and plant delicate crops in neat uniform rows.

metal
Farmers Scythe

A long blade for harvesting tall grain in the summer heat. It is kept razor sharp to cut the stalks with a single smooth sweep.

metal wood
Feeding Sack

A durable canvas bag meant to carry grain for livestock. It features a reinforced bottom to prevent leaking in the back of a farm cart.

cloth
Flour Sack

A large heavy duty canvas bag printed with the logo of the local mill. It keeps fine ground grain perfectly dry and completely safe from hungry vermin during transport.

cloth
Fruit Picker Pole

An incredibly long wooden pole with a small metal claw at the end. It allows the orchardist to harvest high fruit without climbing a ladder.

metal wood
Grain Scoop

A large wooden shovel used for moving massive piles of harvested grain. It is lightweight to allow for rapid loading into storage bins.

wood
Harvesting Basket

A large woven container used for collecting fruit and vegetables. It is shaped to be carried on the back for long days in the orchard.

wood
Harvesting Set

A dangerous bundle of razor sharp scythes curved sickles and heavy gathering baskets. Citizens swing these long blades in wide arcs to cut down tall fields of mature wheat rapidly.

metal
Hay Rake

A wide wooden head with many teeth for clearing out farm yards. It is lightweight so the worker can use it for hours without tiring.

wood
Heavy Leather Bridle

A set of leather straps used to control the head of a horse. It is reinforced with iron buckles to prevent it from snapping under tension.

metal leather
Herding Implements

A collection of long wooden crooks heavy leather whips and loud brass bells. Citizens use them to direct massive flocks of livestock and deter aggressive predators in the open fields.

metal
Husbandry Gear

A varied collection of feeding troughs heavy leather halters and iron hoof picks. Citizens use this gear daily to maintain the health and obedience of large working beasts.

metal
Livestock Tag

A small metal clip stamped with the name of the farm. It is attached to the ear of the animal to identify ownership at market.

metal
Metal Shearing Blade

A wide steel blade used for cutting through thick wool. It is sharpened on a whetstone daily to ensure it does not pull the skin.

metal
Milking Stool

A small three legged chair used while tending to dairy cows. It is portable and sturdy for the long hours of early morning work.

wood
Performance Stage

A modular wooden platform that can be assembled in a town square. It is the primary place where the bard earns his nightly bread.

wood
Pitchfork

A long wooden handle with three sharp metal tines for moving hay. It is the primary tool of the dairy farmer for clearing out stalls.

metal wood
Root Vegetable Hoe

A small metal blade for clearing soil around growing tubers. It is gentle and prevents damage to the developing harvest underneath.

metal wood
Shoe Last

A heavy wooden foot model used to give shape to leather shoes while they dry. They come in many sizes to accommodate the feet of every citizen.

wood
Stage Curtain

A massive heavy velvet cloth used to hide the performance before it starts. It is operated by a complex system of pulleys behind the scenes.

cloth
Stockman Tools

A sturdy bundle containing heavy ropes branding irons and thick leather gloves. Crafters use them to safely secure aggressive livestock and permanently mark their herd with a hot iron.

metal
Storage Sack

A large canvas container for holding gathered loot or trade goods. It is closed with a rope to ensure nothing falls out during flight.

cloth
Water Yoke

A curved wooden beam for carrying heavy water buckets. It balances the weight on the shoulders and allows the farmer to walk long distances.

wood
Wooden Yoke

A heavy curved timber beam carved to fit perfectly across the shoulders. Citizens use it to comfortably balance two sloshing buckets of water or haul a heavy plough.

wood
GENERAL SUPPLIES
Name Keywords
Alchemists Retort

A specialized glass vessel with a downward pointing neck designed for dry chemical separation. Crafters pack it with raw minerals and apply extreme heat to capture evaporating gases safely.

metal glass
Architect Scale

A three sided metal ruler used for calculating ratios on blueprints. It is essential for making sure the mansion is built to the exact size planned.

metal
Artisans Desk

A refined wooden workstation featuring angled drawing boards and numerous tiny storage drawers. Scholars use it to organize delicate instruments and draft intricate architectural blueprints.

wood
Backpack Straps

Extra leather pieces for repairing a broken backpack in the wild. They are kept in the repair kit for emergency situations during travel.

leather
Barber Pole

A tall wooden cylinder painted with spiralling red and white stripes. It is mounted outside a shop to aggressively advertise that the proprietor is fully equipped to perform complex surgical procedures.

wood
Beekeepers Veil

A wide brimmed straw hat draped in highly breathable thin netting. It allows the wearer to see clearly while completely preventing angry swarms from stinging their face.

cloth flora
Bone Needle

A needle carved from animal bone for repairing tough leather armor. It is sharp and strong enough to punch through thick hide.

bone
Bone Saw

A heavy toothed blade used for removing shattered limbs. It is designed to cut quickly to reduce the pain and blood loss for the injured patient.

metal bone
Brass Clockwork Toy

A small intricate mechanical contraption powered by a tightly wound internal spring. When released it whirs loudly and walks across flat surfaces to the absolute delight of young children.

metal
Brass Lantern

A sturdy metal housing fitted with clear glass panes and a small internal reservoir. It protects a fragile flame from harsh winds and driving rain. Travellers fill it with oil to illuminate dark paths without the smoke of a common torch.

metal glass
Brass Spyglass

A collapsing cylinder of polished metal fitted with precise glass lenses. It magnifies distant objects with incredible clarity when held up to the eye. Navigators scan the horizon with it to spot approaching threats.

metal glass
Brewmasters Glassware

A precise set of measuring cylinders and fermentation locks made from clear sand. Citizens use them to monitor the alcoholic content and yeast behaviour of large seasonal beer batches.

metal glass
Burial Shroud

A long seamless sheet of cheap white linen. Citizens use it to tightly wrap the bodies of the impoverished dead when a wooden casket is simply too expensive to afford.

cloth
Camouflage Cloak

A heavy canvas garment dyed with mottled patches of green and dark brown. It helps citizens blend seamlessly into dense forest undergrowth while waiting silently for passing prey.

cloth
Camp Brazier

A portable iron basin elevated on sturdy metal legs. Citizens fill it with glowing coals to provide a contained heat source for cooking and warmth without scorching the earth below.

metal
Camp Chair

A folding wooden stool for sitting around the fire after a long day. It folds flat to be lashed to the side of a pack.

wood
Canary Cage

A tiny domed wire enclosure designed to hold a single small yellow bird. Miners carry it deep into the earth to detect invisible pockets of lethal toxic gas before it is too late.

metal
Cheesecloth

A loose woven cotton fabric that allows fluid to pass through while retaining solid matter. Citizens stretch it over wooden frames to drain massive vats of curdled milk.

cloth
Clay Bakehouse

A massive domed oven constructed from thick layers of dried mud and straw. Citizens slide heavy trays of raw dough inside to bake hundreds of dense bread loaves over retained heat.

stone flora
Coffin Nails

A handful of heavy square cut iron spikes featuring large flat heads. Citizens pound them forcefully into thick wooden planks to seal heavy wooden caskets permanently shut before burial.

metal
Crafter Tackle

A versatile bundle containing a sturdy hammer basic clamps and flat metal files. Citizens carry it constantly to perform immediate mechanical repairs and adjust their primary workstations.

metal wood
Crafting Table

A heavy solid oak surface braced by thick wooden crossbeams. Crafters use it as a stable foundational workspace to assemble complex mechanisms without the surface shifting under pressure.

wood
Crate Hinge

A small metal fitting for allowing the lid of a storage crate to move. It is essential for organizing goods in the shop inventory.

metal
Curing Salt

A handful of mineral salt used for drying meat on the road. It stops the meat from rotting and makes it edible for weeks.

stone
Dentures

A complete set of artificial human teeth meticulously carved from solid chunks of raw bone. Wealthy citizens slot them painfully into their mouths after losing their natural teeth to severe rot.

bone
Devotional Icon

A small carving depicting a sacred figure or holy symbol. Citizens carry it constantly in their pockets and clutch it tightly during moments of profound terror or grief.

wood
Doctors Bag

A rigid leather case possessing a wide flat bottom and a hinged brass frame. Healers carry it everywhere to ensure their surgical saws and bandages are immediately accessible.

metal leather
Drinking Cup

A simple horn cup for consuming water or wine at the table. It is durable and withstands being dropped on stone floors.

bone
Drop Spindle

A simple wooden rod fitted with a weighted circular whorl at the bottom. Citizens twist it rapidly between their fingers to spin raw wool into thin continuous yarn.

wood
Extraction Vessels

A collection of thick glass jars and pressurized metal canisters designed to draw out localized toxins. Crafters use them to safely drain venom glands and acidic fluids without suffering burns.

metal glass
Farrier Instruments

A thick leather roll containing heavy hoof nippers rasps and small precise hammers. Citizens use them to safely trim overgrown horse hooves and attach custom forged iron shoes.

metal
Feather Boa

A long dramatic scarf constructed entirely from brightly dyed exotic plumage. Performers drape it heavily over their shoulders to add dramatic flair and movement to their stage routines.

viscera
Felling Axe

A heavy wedge shaped iron blade mounted on a thick two handed wooden haft. Citizens swing it with tremendous force to chop deeply into the trunks of towering ancient trees.

metal wood
Filing Box

A wooden container with internal dividers for managing paper files. It is standard equipment for every clerk in the city archive.

wood
Firepit

A simple ring of heavy stones containing a bed of white hot ash and burning wood. Citizens huddle around it during freezing nights to ward off the cold and roast small pieces of wild game.

wood stone
Firewood Bundle

A collection of dry sticks collected from the local forest floor. It is carried to ensure the campfire can be started during the night.

wood
Flint and Steel

A small iron striker and a shard of jagged stone kept in a waterproof pouch. Striking them together produces a shower of hot sparks. Travellers use this essential tool to ignite tinder and start campfires in harsh weather.

metal stone
Forged Key

A jagged iron tool cut with specific teeth to manipulate internal tumblers. It fits smoothly into its corresponding lock and turns with a satisfying click. Citizens guard it carefully to ensure their private belongings remain safe.

metal
Glass Lens

A simple magnifying glass for inspecting ancient runic carvings. It allows the researcher to see minute details hidden by the passage of time.

glass
Glass Polisher

A small circular disc of felt used to buff glass to a mirror shine. Crafters rub it against the lens until it is perfectly clear.

cloth
Grappling Hook

A heavy iron ring sporting four curved prongs ending in sharp points. It catches onto stone ledges and thick wooden beams securely. Climbers hurl it upward to scale sheer fortress walls and treacherous cliffs.

metal
Grave Lantern

A squat heavy iron lamp designed to sit flat on uneven ground. It features thick frosted glass to protect the internal flame from harsh winds in desolate howling graveyards.

metal glass
Grooming Scissors

A very small pair of incredibly sharp steel shears featuring fine pointed tips. Citizens use them to carefully trim facial hair and cut precise lengths of thin surgical thread.

metal
Hairshirt

An incredibly uncomfortable tunic woven entirely from coarse stiff animal hair. Zealous citizens wear it directly against their skin to inflict constant physical suffering as a form of divine penance.

cloth
Hardened Punch

A steel rod for creating holes in hot iron plates. It is designed to be hit with a hammer thousands of times without dulling.

metal
Hay Fork

A long handled tool with two metal tines for moving drying hay. It is used to turn the stalks over to prevent rot in the sun.

metal wood
Heavy Work Gloves

Thick protective hand coverings stitched from heavy canvas and cured hide. Citizens wear them to prevent severe blistering and protect their fingers when hauling rough stone blocks.

cloth leather
Herb Crushing Set

A small ceramic bowl and a matching rounded stick used to pulverize dried plant matter. Crafters use it to grind fragrant leaves and tough roots into potent medicinal powders.

metal
Hide Crafting Tools

A versatile bundle of heavy shears bone slickers and sharp edging knives. Citizens rely on them to thin out thick animal skins and create soft pliable garments.

metal
Hide Scraper

A stone blade used for removing fat from animal skins at camp. It is essential for turning fresh game into usable leather on the road.

stone
Holy Text

A massive heavy tome containing hundreds of incredibly thin vellum pages. Scholars refer to it constantly to interpret ancient divine laws and extract guidance for modern moral dilemmas.

leather viscera
Hoof Pick

A short thick metal hook mounted on a sturdy wooden handle. Citizens use it to aggressively scrape compacted rocks and rotting mud out from the sensitive underside of a massive hoof.

metal wood
Horse Hobbles

A pair of thick leather cuffs connected by a short heavy iron chain. Citizens strap them around the front legs of a massive working beast to completely prevent it from wandering away.

metal leather
Hunting Trap

A heavy mechanical device featuring jagged metal jaws held open by high tension springs. It snaps shut with bone crushing force when the pressure plate is triggered. Trackers hide it beneath loose leaves to catch wild game.

metal
Inventory Book

A book for recording the number of crates in a shop warehouse. It helps the owner track what is sold and what needs restocking.

leather
Iron Bickern

A portable solid block of hardened steel featuring flat surfaces and tapering horns. Crafters strike hot metal against it to form intricate angles and smooth flat blades in small workshops.

metal
Iron Gorget

A curved metal plate protecting the vulnerable neck from blade strikes. It is part of the standard uniform for the city watch patrol officers.

metal
Iron Piton

A wedge shaped iron spike with an eyelet at the flat end. It drives firmly into narrow cracks in solid rock when struck heavily. Climbers hammer these into the stone to secure their ropes while scaling dangerous vertical drops.

metal
Iron Tripod

A three legged frame used to hold heavy pots over a fire. It is designed to be stable even on the uneven dirt floor of a forest clinic.

metal
Joiners Implements

A collection of heavy clamps flat rasps and sharp hand planes. Citizens use them to secure wooden boards tightly together while sticky resin dries and hardens into a permanent bond.

metal wood
Judges Gavel

A highly polished wooden mallet featuring a stout handle and heavy striking head. Magistrates slam it against a wooden block to demand immediate silence in chaotic courtrooms.

wood
Key Ring

A simple iron loop for organizing the keys of a city shop. It is hung on a nail by the door to prevent misplacing them.

metal
Lantern Oil

A thick oil for filling the lantern for safe night travel. It is stored in a metal flask to prevent leaks into the backpack.

fluid
Leather Jerkin

A sleeveless garment worn over a tunic for basic protection. It is favored by city watch members because it does not restrict arm movement.

leather
Leather Strop

A thick wide strap of tough cured hide anchored firmly to a solid wall. Citizens slap razor sharp steel blades rapidly back and forth across it to realign the microscopic cutting edge perfectly.

leather
Lighting Pole

A long wooden rod tipped with a small brass hook and a smoldering wick. Citizens use it at dusk to reach high street lanterns and ignite the gas within.

metal wood
Maker Station

A massive reinforced workbench fitted with heavy iron vices and built in tool racks. Crafters rely on it heavily when filing down tough metals and clamping rigid boards together.

wood
Map Case

A rigid leather tube sealed with watertight wooden caps. It protects fragile parchment and vital documents from moisture and crushing force. Cartographers sling it across their chests to transport regional maps safely.

wood leather
Mining Pick

A heavy iron head with two curved sharp points mounted on a stout wooden handle. It shatters solid rock and compacted clay with immense force. Miners swing it endlessly in deep subterranean tunnels to unearth precious ores.

metal wood
Needle Holder

A small wooden case used to store delicate steel needles. It prevents them from rusting and keeps them safe until they are needed.

wood
Nun Habit

A flowing set of heavy layered garments accompanied by a tight head covering. It obscures the shape of the body entirely and signifies a complete rejection of worldly vanity.

cloth
Oak Barrel

A huge curved wooden container held tightly together by heavy iron hoops. Citizens use it to age alcohol for years or store massive quantities of salted emergency meat.

metal wood
Packing Straw

A handful of dry grass for padding fragile items in crates. It is used by merchants to ship glassware across the kingdom safely.

flora
Padded Glove

A soft fabric glove for handling hot pots over a dungeon fire. It prevents burns and allows for safer meal preparation in the wild.

cloth
Padlock

A sturdy steel lock housing a complex internal mechanism. It requires a specific custom key to spring the heavy shackle open. Citizens use it to secure their private chests and bolt heavy doors shut at night.

metal
Pattern Paper

Sheets of heavy vellum used for drafting the cut lines of dresses. They are saved in a drawer to be reused for future custom orders.

leather
Plumb Bob

A heavy pointed cone of solid brass suspended at the end of a long thin string. Builders rely on gravity pulling it straight down to ensure their towering brick walls are perfectly vertical.

metal cloth
Plumb String

A heavy brass weight used for checking that pillars are perfectly straight. It is essential for building tall towers that do not collapse over time.

metal cloth
Poison Bait

A small clump of mashed rotting fruit mixed heavily with highly toxic botanical extracts. Citizens leave it in dark corners to silently eliminate rampant vermin infestations over several days.

flora
Precision Implements

A collection of incredibly fine measuring callipers and sharp etching needles. Crafters use them to confirm exact microscopic tolerances when assembling delicate experimental machinery.

metal
Preparation Knives

A leather roll containing several sharp steel blades of varying lengths. Citizens keep them razor sharp to swiftly dice tough vegetables and slice through thick tendons with minimal effort.

metal
Priests Cassock

A long simple ankle length garment cut from plain dark cloth. It fastens tightly up the front and is worn daily to demonstrate absolute humility and devotion to the holy order.

cloth
Puppet Crossbar

The wooden control handle for marionettes. It is designed to be held in one hand for long performances without causing cramps.

wood
Rat Cage

A small box constructed from tight iron mesh featuring a spring loaded trapdoor. Citizens bait it with scraps of meat to capture massive rodents alive in deep cellars.

metal
Rat Pole

A long sturdy wooden stick featuring a viciously sharp iron spike on one end. Exterminators use it to impale massive aggressive rodents from a safe distance in flooded city sewers.

metal wood
Repair Kit

A bundle of leather, thread, and spare pins for fixing gear. It is the difference between a functional pack and disaster in the wild.

metal cloth leather
Report Scroll

A document used for detailing criminal activities to the watch captain. It is filed in the records office to track repeat offenders within the city.

leather
Roasting Spit

A long iron rod suspended between two sturdy metal frames positioned over an open fire. Citizens rotate it slowly to ensure whole animal carcasses cook evenly without burning.

metal
Scaffold Pole

A long sturdy wooden length used for building tall work platforms. They are tied together with heavy rope to ensure they cannot shift.

wood cloth
Seed Bag

A heavy canvas sack for carrying grain for planting in the spring. It is worn over the shoulder to distribute the seed evenly by hand.

cloth
Serving Tray

A wide flat wooden board featuring a raised lip around the edge. Citizens use it to balance multiple heavy meals and sloshing drinks while navigating chaotic dining halls.

wood
Shaping Marver

A thick slab of perfectly smooth flat steel resting on a heavy table. Citizens roll molten blobs across its surface to cool the exterior and form tight geometric cylinders.

metal
Shield Boss

The heavy metal centre of a wooden shield used for bashing opponents. It is designed to shatter teeth and break noses when used offensively.

metal
Sleeping Mat

A thin roll of dried grass for insulating the body from cold ground. It is rolled tightly into the pack during the day for travel.

cloth flora
Sluice Box

A long wooden channel featuring a series of raised wooden slats running across the bottom. Miners dump tons of muddy river gravel through it to rapidly trap heavy gold nuggets.

wood
Smoked Goggles

A pair of round glass lenses set into a tight leather mask. The glass is darkened with soot to protect the eyes from blinding furnace light and flying metal chips.

metal leather glass
Spitoon

A heavy brass receptacle featuring a wide flared rim and a low center of gravity. It sits on the floors of crowded taverns to safely catch the foul chewing refuse expelled by aggressive patrons.

metal
Staff of Office

A decorative metal pole topped with the crest of the city. It is carried by the magistrate during official proceedings to signify their total authority.

metal
Stamp Seal

A heavy metal device used for validating official government documents. It leaves an impression in wax that is difficult to forge.

metal
Stencil Vellum

An incredibly thin translucent sheet of treated animal skin. Artists draw complex designs onto it and press it firmly against the body to transfer the outline perfectly before applying ink.

viscera
Stone Carrier

A wooden frame used for lifting heavy bricks to higher scaffolding. It allows the mason to move stone without carrying it directly by hand.

wood
Stone Grinding Basin

A wide shallow bowl carved entirely from rough abrasive granite. Citizens drag a heavy stone block across its surface to mill harvested wheat and coarse grains into fine baking flour.

stone
Stone Weight

A rough chunk of stone used as a counterweight for rigging traps. It is easily discarded if the traveler needs to save carrying weight.

stone
Storage Chest

A massive wooden box for holding valuables in a shop backroom. It is built from heavy oak to withstand the force of blunt impacts.

wood
Surveyors Chain

A long measuring device constructed from exactly one hundred heavy iron links. Architects drag it across open fields to calculate vast distances perfectly before laying the foundation of a new fortress.

metal
T Square

A long flat wooden ruler attached perpendicularly to a shorter thick wooden head. Draftsmen slide the head along the edge of a desk to draw perfectly straight parallel lines on massive blueprints.

wood
Tailor Implements

A collection of heavy fabric shears measuring tapes and smooth chalk. Crafters use them to draft precise clothing patterns and cut complex shapes from massive bolts of expensive cloth.

metal wood cloth
Tattoo Needles

A tight cluster of incredibly fine sharp metal pins bound tightly together. Crafters dip them in dark ink and repeatedly puncture the skin to create permanent intricate body art.

metal
Terrier Leash

A short thick strap of braided leather terminating in a heavy brass clip. Exterminators use it to restrain vicious small dogs until they are released to hunt vermin in cramped tunnels.

metal leather
Timber Tackle

A heavy set of iron wedges chains and massive two man saws. Crafters utilize this gear to fell towering trees and transport the massive raw trunks back to the bustling lumber yard.

metal wood
Tool Pouch

A small leather bag attached to the belt for carrying everyday gear. It is kept organized to ensure the right tool is always available.

leather
Tracking Wire

A thin incredibly strong strand of braided steel formed into a sliding loop. Trackers tie it securely to a heavy tree trunk and wait for small game to step into the tightening snare.

metal
Travel Backpack

A large heavy duty leather and canvas sack strapped over the shoulders. It features multiple external pouches and a rigid wooden frame to distribute weight evenly. Citizens rely on it to haul large quantities of gear through unforgiving terrain.

wood cloth leather
Travel Cloak

A heavy woolen wrap for staying warm during night watches on guard. It is the most important item for surviving the sudden mountain drops.

cloth
Walking Staff

A tall sturdy length of naturally polished wood completely devoid of intricate carving. Pilgrims lean on it constantly to support their exhausted bodies during gruelling cross country marches.

wood
Walking Stick

A simple wooden staff for balance on steep mountain paths. It reduces leg fatigue by distributing weight during the long ascent.

wood
Watch Cloak

A heavy woolen coat dyed in the colours of the city guard. It is waterproofed with thick oil to keep the wearer dry during long rainy nights.

cloth flora
Watch Lantern

A metal lantern with shutters to control light intensity. Guards use it to inspect dark alleyways without revealing their own location prematurely.

metal glass
Watch Patrol Map

A map of the city showing key guard posts and emergency exits. It is studied by every rookie guard before they are assigned their first patrol.

leather
Water Skin

A leather bag for carrying fresh water for a full day of travel. It is treated with pitch inside to prevent the water from tasting like hide.

leather
Waterproof Hood

A simple canvas hood for protection against cave drips and rain. It is kept in the top pocket of the backpack for rapid deployment.

cloth
Weaving Tools

A bundle of smooth wooden shuttles tight combs and heavy tension weights. Citizens use them to rapidly pass thread back and forth across a large loom to create durable canvas and linen.

metal wood cloth
Whetstone

A rectangular block of dense abrasive rock. It removes tiny imperfections from metal edges when rubbed along a blade with steady pressure. Citizens sit by the fire sliding their tools against it to maintain a razor sharp edge.

stone
Wooden Bowl

A simple dining bowl for serving hot soup at the campfire. It is light and does not clatter like metal dishes in the pack.

wood
Wooden Bucket

A sturdy cylindrical container built from overlapping vertical staves and bound with iron rings. Citizens rely on it to haul fresh water and aggressively scrub filthy floors.

metal wood
Wooden Casket

A long heavy box constructed from sturdy timber planks and secured with iron nails. Citizens use it to bury their dead deeply and prevent local scavengers from unearthing them.

metal wood
Wooden Peel

A flat wooden board attached to a very long sturdy pole. Citizens use it to slide unbaked dough deep into a roaring oven without burning their arms.

wood
Wooden Rosary

A small loop of carved wooden beads terminating in a simple unadorned religious icon. Citizens clutch it tightly to their chests while praying for salvation in times of absolute despair.

wood
Wooden Rule

A simple measurement tool for checking the size of discovered items. It is light and fits easily in the tool pouch of any crafter.

wood
Wooden Tankard

A large heavy drinking vessel constructed from carved wood and bound by metal rings. Citizens slam them aggressively against tavern tables when demanding a refill of cheap ale.

metal wood
Woven Rug

A heavy decorative textile created by overlapping brightly coloured threads on a loom. Citizens lay it across freezing stone floors to retain heat and add vibrance to their homes.

cloth
Writing Table

A heavy oak desk built at the perfect height for transcribing records. It is the center of the office for every city administrator.

wood
LAW & ORDER
Name Keywords
Bounty Writ

A thick roll of stamped parchment detailing the physical description and crimes of a fugitive. Citizens present it to local magistrates to legally claim a massive reward.

leather
Brass Helmet

A ceremonial headpiece worn by high ranking palace guards. It is highly polished and serves to display the status and authority of the royal household.

metal
Executioners Hood

A simple sack made of rough black cloth featuring two jagged eye holes. It conceals the identity of the wearer completely during grim municipal duties.

cloth
Guard Baton

A short cylindrical club turned from extremely dense wood. It is weighted at the striking end to incapacitate unruly tavern patrons without breaking their bones.

wood
Handcuff Key

A custom forged iron tool for operating city prisoner locks. It is kept on a chain around the neck of the watch captain for security.

metal
Miners Helmet

A heavy leather cap fitted with a small metal bracket directly on the forehead. Citizens slot a thick candle into the bracket to illuminate dark subterranean tunnels while keeping their hands free.

metal leather
Prison Cell Key

A massive iron key used for securing the most dangerous criminals. It is kept in a heavy locked cabinet inside the jailer command post.

metal
Sealed Dispatch

An official royal message wrapped in thick vellum and sealed with red wax. It is marked with the signet of the military high command to ensure absolute priority.

resin viscera
Signal Flare

A long brass tube filled with highly combustible red minerals. Soldiers ignite it to light up the night sky and signal the position of the enemy to their commanders.

metal crystal
MEDICAL & ALCHEMY
Name Keywords
Anatomical Chart

A large detailed drawing of the human form on aged parchment. It helps the physician identify exactly where to make an incision during surgery.

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Antitoxin

A small corked bottle containing a thick milky liquid. It tastes foul but binds to lethal venoms in the bloodstream neutralizing them rapidly. Explorers drink it immediately after suffering a bite from a toxic creature.

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Apothecary Scale

A tiny brass balance for measuring milligrams of rare mineral powders. It is enclosed in a glass box to prevent drafts from affecting the weight.

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Apothecary Still

A heavy copper boiler connected to a coiled cooling tube. It extracts pure essential oils and potent herbal essences from raw plant matter. Citizens use it to brew heavy medical tinctures.

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Blood Bowl

A ceramic basin used to catch fluid drained during medical procedures. It is bleached regularly to prevent the spread of contamination in the clinic.

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Brass Whistle

A small whistle used for calling reinforcements in the city. It produces a sharp tone that can be heard over the noise of the marketplace.

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Copper Kettle

A large metal basin used for boiling large volumes of healing water. It is set over an open flame and tended carefully to prevent scorching.

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Distillation Apparatus

A complex arrangement of delicate glass tubes and boiling flasks used to separate chemical compounds. Citizens rely on it to purify volatile fluids and refine thick medicinal syrups.

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Empty Glass Vial

A small fragile container blown from clear sand and topped with a cork. It holds a tiny volume of liquid perfectly without leaking. Alchemists keep several on hand to store newly mixed chemical solutions and harvested venoms.

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Filter Cloth

A dense piece of linen used for catching sediments in herbal tea. It is rinsed and dried after every use to prevent the growth of harmful moulds.

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Glass Dropper

A narrow glass tube fitted with a small leather bulb. It allows the herbalist to measure out liquid medicine by the single drop.

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Glass Syringe

A delicate glass tube fitted with a tight plunger for injecting medicine. It is cleaned with boiling water after every patient to prevent infection.

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Healing Salve

A small ceramic pot filled with a pungent sticky green paste. It numbs pain immediately and speeds the natural clotting process. Citizens apply it generously to burns and lacerations before applying tight bindings.

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Healing Salve Tin

A small flat metal box for holding thick medicinal pastes. It can be carried in a pocket for quick access during emergencies.

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Herb Drying Rack

A wooden frame with stretched canvas used for curing plants. It is kept in a dark room to preserve the potency of the medicinal leaves.

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Ink Vial

A tiny glass bottle filled with a thick dark liquid and sealed with a tight cork. The dark pigment stains whatever it touches permanently. Scribes use it alongside a quill to record important historical decrees.

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Mortar and Pestle

A heavy stone set used for grinding dried herbs into fine medicinal dust. It is essential for the apothecary who prepares daily tinctures.

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Plague Doctor Mask

A terrifying leather mask featuring a long hollow beak. Citizens pack the beak with pungent herbs and flowers to filter out foul air and ward off airborne diseases.

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Scalpel Set

A leather roll containing various shapes of steel blades for precise surgery. They are kept in high alcohol to ensure the clinic remains sterile.

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Signal Whistle

A small carved bone tube that produces an ear piercing shriek when blown. The sound cuts through howling winds and dense fog effortlessly. Guards use it to raise the alarm and signal their comrades from a great distance.

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Splint Board

A rigid piece of lightweight wood used to hold broken bones in place. It is wrapped in linen bandages until the fracture has had time to knit.

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Still Condenser

A coiled copper tube used for cooling hot chemical vapours back into liquid. It is the heart of any sophisticated alchemical distillation setup.

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Surgeons Apron

A long white canvas garment that covers the entire front of the body. Healers wear it to keep biological fluids off their clothing during brutal battlefield amputations.

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Surgical Scalpel

A very thin razor sharp blade made of fine steel. Healers use it to make precise incisions that heal quickly without causing unnecessary tissue damage.

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Therapy Whistle

A small bone flute used for calming nervous patients with soft notes. The sound is said to lower heart rate and reduce physical pain.

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Vial of Acid

A reinforced glass bottle containing a highly corrosive green liquid. It bubbles aggressively and dissolves solid metal upon contact. Citizens hurl it to melt heavy iron locks or disfigure dangerous subterranean monsters.

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Vial Rack

A sturdy wooden frame used for storing delicate glass bottles. It keeps the volatile fluids from tipping over when the apothecary is busy mixing ingredients.

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NAUTICAL & FISHING
Name Keywords
Anchor Chain

A heavy set of interconnected iron links used for securing vessels in harbour. It is meticulously maintained to prevent catastrophic failure during violent storms.

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Cargo Net

A large mesh of hemp rope used for hoisting heavy crates from the dock to the ship hold. It is inspected daily to ensure no strands are fraying.

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Dock Cleat

A sturdy iron fitting bolted to the pier for tying off mooring lines. It is forged to withstand the immense pulling force of a large ship during a gale.

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Fishing Line

A thin wire of horsehair used for catching fresh fish in rivers. It is durable and can also be used for emergency stitching of wounds.

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Fishing Net

A massive expanding web of knotted hemp rope weighed down by small lead sinkers. Citizens cast it wide across dark rivers to drag dozens of thrashing fish ashore.

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Fishing Tackle

A small wooden box containing thin gut line iron hooks and lead sinkers. It provides everything necessary to pull aquatic life from a river. Travellers rely on it to catch fresh meals when their dried provisions run out.

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Navigational Divider

A precision brass instrument used to measure distances on maritime charts. It is kept in a velvet lined case to prevent the delicate tips from bending.

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Sextant Sight

A small polished glass lens attached to a brass frame used for viewing celestial bodies. It allows navigators to determine their latitude with extreme accuracy.

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Ship Lantern

A gimballed brass lamp designed to stay upright despite the constant rolling of a ship at sea. It burns thick tallow to illuminate the captains table.

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Ship Log

A large ledger bound in shark skin for recording daily maritime events. It tracks the health of the crew and the condition of the ship stores.

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Shipwrights Caulking Iron

A blunt metal blade used to hammer oakum into gaps between wooden planks. It ensures the hull remains completely sealed against the pressure of the ocean.

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Shipwrights Supplies

A bulky canvas bag filled with thick tar brushes heavy mallets and augers. Citizens use these tools to bore deep holes and seal overlapping wooden planks against the crushing ocean water.

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Wicker Creel

A lightweight basket woven from flexible plant stems featuring a secure top flap. Anglers sling it over their shoulders to store their fresh slippery catch while wading.

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OCCULT & ESOTERIC
Name Keywords
Aetheric Brazier

A tall metal stand supporting a wide iron bowl that holds burning coals. It produces a localized field of intense clean heat without generating any smoke or blinding light.

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Astrolabe

A complex brass instrument used to map the position of the stars. Scholars consult it to predict the changing of the seasons and calculate divine alignments.

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Chalkboard

A large flat rectangular slab of dark slate framed in heavy solid oak. Scholars wipe it clean continuously to quickly calculate complex mathematical equations and sketch temporary diagrams.

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Component Pouch

A heavy leather bag featuring dozens of tiny interior pockets for storage. Practitioners keep rare powders and dried insects within it for their complex formulas.

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Divination Sticks

A set of smooth bone rods carved with cryptic ancient symbols. They are cast onto a cloth surface to interpret signs and predict impending disaster.

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Enchanters Hearth

A heavy stone containment unit built to withstand unnatural temperatures. Crafters burn high yield alchemical fuels within it to melt down stubborn exotic ores and temper enchanted tools.

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Fabric Chalk

A small piece of white mineral used for marking garment patterns. It is easily wiped away after the tailor has finished the final stitches.

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Incense Burner

A hanging brass vessel used to fill a room with thick aromatic smoke. It is designed to calm the mind during hours of deep scholarly meditation.

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Incense Censer

A perforated brass orb suspended from a long metal chain. Citizens fill it with fragrant burning resin and swing it gently to purify the air inside massive cathedrals.

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Marking Chalk

A soft porous white stone carved into a thick cylinder. It crumbles slightly when pressed leaving a bright highly visible mark on hard surfaces. Explorers drag it along dungeon walls to ensure they never lose their way in a maze.

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Mystic Crucible

A thick walled cup carved directly from heat resistant volcanic stone. Citizens fill it with rare crystal fragments and subject it to blistering heat until the contents liquefy completely.

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Preservation Jar

A thick glass vessel filled with clear spirits to hold organic samples. It is used by scholars to keep delicate specimens for study after they have died.

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Ritual Chalk

A stick of pure white limestone infused with crushed magical herbs. It is used to draw protective geometric perimeters around a caster before performing volatile rites.

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Runeforge

A specialized furnace lined with conductive metals and glowing geometric patterns. Citizens pack it with fuel to achieve the extreme temperatures required to liquefy cosmic crystals.

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Runic Chisel

A hardened steel tool used for carving permanent glyphs into stone. It is essential for creating boundary markers that ward off dark spiritual entities.

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Scrying Mirror

A perfectly circular slab of polished black obsidian. Practitioners of the arcane gaze into its dark surface to observe events happening across the kingdom.

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Spellcrafters Anvil

A solid block of rare conductive metal etched with deep permanent grooves. Crafters strike hot materials against it to fold latent energy directly into the physical structure of a blade.

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Star Chart

A massive sheet of vellum detailing the movement of cosmic bodies. It is essential for navigators and scholars who study the influence of the heavens.

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PERFORMANCE & ARTS
Name Keywords
Brass Bell

A small hollow cone of polished metal containing a loose clapper. It chimes with a clear ringing tone when shaken. Citizens mount it on strings to alert them of intruders or use it to grab attention in a crowded market.

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Dance Slipper

A thin leather shoe designed for effortless movement on stage. It is flexible and soft to allow the dancer to feel the ground completely.

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Hairpins

A collection of tiny thin spikes carved from tough flexible bone. Wealthy citizens slide them deeply into complex towering hairstyles to lock the elaborate elaborate structure firmly in place.

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Harbour Bell

A massive cast iron bell used for signaling incoming ships during thick fog. The sound is designed to carry for miles over the crashing waves.

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Iron Bell

A small alarm bell for hanging on strings across a camp perimeter. It rings loudly if anything trips the string, warning the party of danger.

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Jester Bell

A small hollow brass ball with a loose clapper inside. They are sewn into the colorful outfits of performers to create a jingle while moving.

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Jesters Motley

A brightly coloured asymmetric outfit covered in small brass bells. It fits loosely to allow for acrobatic leaps and draws immediate attention in crowded royal courts.

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Metal Pin

A small iron fastener for keeping together pieces of wood or leather. They are cheap and found in every tool box in the city.

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Musicians Stool

A three legged wooden chair for comfortable performance. It is stable and does not wobble on uneven stone or wooden tavern floors.

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Performers Mask

A carved wooden faceplate for tragedy or comedy. It is worn to amplify the emotion of the play to the entire crowded theater.

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Scenework Paint

A jar of thick pigment used for decorating wooden stage backdrops. It is water resistant so it does not run in the humid theater air.

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Stage Spotlight

A metal funnel directed at the stage, reflecting candlelight. It focuses the attention of the audience on the main performer of the evening.

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Tuning Fork

A precise steel instrument featuring two long parallel tines. Citizens strike it against a hard surface to produce a perfect unwavering musical pitch for calibrating heavy bells.

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Wooden Marionette

A complex jointed figure carved from lightweight wood and suspended by multiple thin strings. Performers manipulate the wooden crossbar to make the small doll dance and bow for cheering crowds.

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SANITATION & INFRASTRUCTURE
Name Keywords
Drain Hook

A long thin iron rod used for clearing narrow sewage grates. It is essential for preventing backups in the lower city districts.

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Glassblowers Pipe

A long hollow iron tube featuring a comfortable wooden mouthpiece. Citizens gather molten sand on the end and blow forcefully through the tube to inflate fragile glowing spheres.

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Hand Broom

A collection of stiff twigs bound tightly to a wooden handle. Citizens use it to sweep dust and debris from their front porches every morning.

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Night Soil Bucket

A heavy galvanized metal pail with a tight sealing lid. It is used to collect urban waste from alleyway pits during the dead of night.

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Pipe Wrench

A massive heavy duty iron tool used for tightening lead city pipes. It is designed to exert immense torque without slipping on wet surfaces.

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Plastering Trowel

A flat wide metal tool used for patching cracks in city walls. It allows the plasterer to create a smooth finish on uneven masonry.

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Quicklime Sack

A heavy canvas bag filled with fine white chemical powder. It is used for sanitizing waste and suppressing foul odors in overcrowded city areas.

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Rubbish Barrows

A heavy wooden wheelbarrow with high sides for hauling urban waste. It is balanced to be pushed easily over the bumpy cobblestone streets.

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Sanitation Brush

A wide broom with stiff bristles for scrubbing city market floors. It is used by street cleaners to wash away daily accumulated market grime.

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Sewer Lantern

A metal lantern with thick glass built to withstand high humidity. It provides essential light for deep maintenance work in underground tunnels.

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Sewerman Boots

Thick oil soaked leather boots that reach the thighs. They protect the worker from toxic liquid waste in the deep city tunnels.

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Sludge Rake

A long handled metal tool with wide teeth for clearing drainage canals. It is used to remove debris that threatens to cause city floods.

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SCHOLARLY & WRITING
Name Keywords
Binding Thread

A spool of thick waxed linen string used to hold book pages together. It is incredibly resistant to rot and prevents ancient volumes from falling apart.

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Blank Parchment

A smooth piece of cured animal skin prepared specifically for writing. It holds ink perfectly without bleeding and resists tearing better than common paper. Scholars carry it to draft urgent contracts and sketch new discoveries.

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Blueprints

A rolled bundle of sketches detailing the structure of a building. They are carefully guarded to ensure that trade secrets do not fall to competitors.

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Drafting Compass

A specialized tool for drawing perfectly circular geometric patterns. Scholars use it to design everything from city walls to complex clock gears.

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Drafting Pencil

A slender piece of graphite encased in a wooden sleeve for drawing. Architects use it to sketch designs on paper before they are inked.

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Drafting Set

A precise collection of straight wooden rulers metal compasses and marking chalk. Architects rely on them to draw perfect geometric circles and calculate heavy structural loads on paper.

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Drafting Table

A large wooden workstation with an adjustable angled board. It is the most important piece of furniture for the architect designing a new mansion.

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Drafting Vellum

A massive sheet of highly refined calf skin scraped perfectly smooth. Architects use it because it withstands heavy erasing and holds sharp ink lines without blurring or bleeding.

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Hourglass

A delicate glass vessel pinched in the middle and filled with fine sand. The sand flows smoothly taking exactly one hour to empty into the bottom chamber. Scholars use it to track time precisely during long alchemical reactions.

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Inkwell

A heavy glass pot filled with black pigment for transcribing texts. The base is wide and heavy so it does not tip over when the scribe is rushed.

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Inkwell Stand

A small brass holder for ink bottles to prevent them from tipping. It is kept on the corner of every government desk to protect important tax records.

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Magnifying Glass

A thick convex lens set into a brass rim with a short wooden handle. It enlarges tiny text and focuses sunlight into a burning beam. Scholars use it to read ancient faded runes and inspect intricate clockwork gears.

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Magnifying Loupe

A tiny brass cylinder housing a highly polished convex lens. Citizens pinch it directly into their eye socket to inspect microscopic gears and identify tiny flaws in gemstones.

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Parchment Scrap

A small piece of cured skin used for quick notes and reminders. Citizens use them to track debts and shopping lists during the busy market day.

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Program Parchment

A small paper sheet handed to audience members before the show. It lists the play and the actors who will be performing that evening.

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Quill Pen

A stiff flight feather trimmed into a sharp nib for writing. It is the primary tool for recording contracts in the bustling city administrative offices.

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Reference Tome

A large heavy book detailing local laws and historical decrees. It is consulted daily by the magistrate when ruling on difficult court cases.

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Scribe Kit

A delicate leather wrap holding fine parchment tight binding strings and precise cutting blades. Citizens use it to quickly assemble temporary journals and repair damaged historical codices.

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Scribes Desk

An inclined wooden surface perfect for long hours of transcribing. It features deep grooves to hold ink vials and prevent quills from rolling off.

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Seal Wax

A block of coloured resin melted to secure private letters. The mark pressed into the warm wax proves that the message has not been opened.

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Straight Ruler

A flat wooden edge used for drawing clean lines on blueprints. It is reinforced with a metal edge to prevent it from being marred by sharp knives.

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Tome Stand

A heavy wooden easel used to hold open massive reference books. It allows the scholar to read without having to manually hold the heavy pages open.

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Wax Seal Stamp

A heavy brass cylinder engraved with a unique family crest or municipal sigil. Officials press it into melted resin to securely seal private missives and royal decrees.

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Wax Tablet

A wooden board covered in a layer of black wax. It is used for taking notes that can be erased by smoothing the surface with a hot tool.

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Wax Vat

A large copper cauldron suspended over a low continuous heat. Citizens use it to melt down raw animal fat and honeycombs to supply their vast dipping operations.

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Writing Implements

A small wooden case containing sharp quills compressed charcoal sticks and thick ink. Scholars carry them constantly to draft urgent missives and record important financial transactions.

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Writing Quill

A stiff feather harvested from a large bird with the tip carved into a sharp nib. It holds a small amount of fluid in its hollow shaft. Scholars dip it continuously into dark pigment to transcribe lengthy diplomatic treaties.

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UNDERWORLD & ESPIONAGE
Name Keywords
Crowbar

A thick iron rod angled at one end with a flattened split tip. It provides immense mechanical leverage when wedged into a narrow gap. Citizens rely on it to pry open sealed stone crypts and heavy reinforced doors.

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Crowbar Tip

A small flat iron wedge used to pry open stubborn window shutters. It is small enough to fit inside a boot for easy concealment on the street.

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Cutpurse Shears

A miniature set of spring loaded steel blades designed to fit inside a sleeve. It is used to silently snip through leather cords on unsuspecting travellers pouches.

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False Bottom Box

A wooden chest designed with a hidden compartment beneath the main floor. Smugglers use it to hide high value contraband during official city guard inspections.

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Glass Cutter

A tiny handle tipped with an industrial grade diamond point. It is used to score perfect circles into window panes so thieves can bypass iron latch mechanisms.

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Hidden Blade Sheath

A soft leather strap worn under the arm and lined with velvet. It secures a small dagger against the chest for lightning fast retrieval during a struggle.

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Iron Caltrops

A leather bag filled with small metal spikes welded together so one point always faces upward. They scatter easily across smooth floors. Citizens throw them behind themselves while fleeing to cripple pursuers.

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Iron Manacles

A pair of heavy metal rings connected by a short thick chain. They lock securely with a key and resist any attempt to break them through brute force. Guards snap them onto the wrists of dangerous criminals.

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Iron Shackles

Heavy metal restraints used to lock the hands of criminals. They are designed to be impossible to pick without the proper official city key.

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Listening Cone

A large brass funnel shaped to amplify sounds through solid stone walls. Spies press it against masonry to eavesdrop on secret meetings in the royal court.

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Lockpicking Oil

A tiny glass vial of refined lubricant used to silence squeaky tumblers. It ensures that turning a bolt makes zero sound in the dead of night.

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Marked Card Deck

A stack of thick paper cards featuring tiny microscopic patterns on the back. Hustlers read these signs to know exactly which cards their opponents are holding.

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Smoke Pellet

A small ceramic sphere packed with volatile salts and dried charcoal. When smashed on the ground it releases a thick cloud of obscuring grey vapour instantly.

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Smugglers Satchel

A discreet leather bag featuring numerous hidden canvas compartments and false bottoms. Citizens use it to bypass city checkpoints while carrying heavy contraband and untaxed goods.

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Weighted Dice

A pair of ivory cubes subtly modified with lead inserts to favor specific high rolls. Gamblers use them to fleece unsuspecting victims in dimly lit tavern corners.

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