Located in the Plaza of Jeweled Arches, the Skyforge is one of Kalzasi’s most renowned and respected smithy’s and enchanting shops. It sees a regular amount of business from mages in search of a variety of services whether it is the forging of magical staves, wands or even clothing or simply refining dragonshards found in the Warrens. The Slayer’s Keep frequently utilizes the shop to reinforce weaponry, armor and even outfit its hunters with accessories suited to fighting some of the monsters in the Warrens or in the Wildking’s Forge. The Skyforge is heavily outfitted with structural enchantments both to prevent theft, carefully siphon off any residual aether from crafting, and in the event of a catastrophe the building is designed to implode rather than explode.
Main Floor
The main floor of the Skyforge is where the bulk of the shop’s business take’s place. Walking through the great doors of the shop, one is immediately treated to the sight of a central line of columns forming a line up to the main desk of the establishment. In front of every other column is a mannequin. Some of these mannequins are outfitted with armor or clothing that is of a highly enchanted nature, possessing no shortage of jewelry and even weapons showcasing the skill of the craftsman responsible for their creation. To the right of the central aisle is a wall upon which are arrayed various shelves and holders displaying what, at first glance, would appear to be ordinary tools purchasable by the average blacksmith, explorer or adventurer. From pickaxes, to hammers, to an assortment of smithing tools and even farming tools, all of these items have been methodically reinforced well above what their appearance would lead one to believe. It is not uncommon to see a crate of these tools being boxed up and shipped to the farms of House Senue or to the mines operated by Novalys Mining Co.
Along the wall to the left of the entrance is where the decidedly arcane items are kept. There are display cases with an assortment of jeweled necklaces, rings, bracelets and more. There are racks that carefully hold various staves, cabinets inside of which are wands, and even shelves carrying various bottles of magical ink. There are spaces on the wall with racks devoted to carrying swords, shields, bows, and even quivers, all of which are enchanted to one degree or another.
At the rear of the main floor is an enclosed counter space behind which there is an open archway leading down to the lower levels of the shop. To the right of the counter is another room that serves as the private office of the Skyforge's owner.
One of the most widely known uses of the Skyforge is the space it provides to arcane crafters devoted to the studies of either Alchemy, Artificing or Runeforging. These spaces are available to rent for a fee by any who desire to utilize them. While the individual must provide their own materials, each of the spaces is outfitted with equipment, magical wards and protection to allow for elaborate experimentation and crafting.
Lower Level One
Accessed via the staircase that is behind the main desk of the main floor, the lower level is the enchanter’s workshop. At the rear of the space is the aether forge, the magical device responsible for enable the workers of the shop to imbue items with permanent enchantments. At each corner of the space is a different workbench. Each workbench is fashioned from a slab of greater aetherite and has chiseled into its surface various glyphs responsible for regulating and assisting the enchanter with their work. There are two off-rooms within which are stored various components stockpiled for later or immediate use. Visitors are only allowed in this area if escorted by an employee of the shop.
Lower Level Two
Referred to as The Vault, this area is behind a reinforced door that is heavily warded against intrusion. It is accessible only by the owner of the shop through a combination of Scrivening and Negation. Within the Vault are kept the most powerful items forged by the owner of the Skyforge. Exactly what is contained within it is not openly discussed. Items from the Vault are offered to select patrons on a case-by-case basis provided something exists within it that is suited for the individual.
| Item or Service | Price | Notes |
| Enchanted Item | See Price List | Magic Items Tab |
| Lab Rental | 10 gp/day | No materials provided. User provides. |
| Lab Rental | 20 gp/day | Novice level materials provided. |
| Lab Rental | 50 gp/day | Apprentice level materials provided. |
| Lab Rental | 100 gp/day | Journeyman level materials provided. Min. 5 day rental. Projects requiring more exotic materials will increase price. |
| Repair Services (Mundane) | 5 gp flat rate | Applies to up to 5 items. |
| Repair Services (Mundane to Enchanted) | 15 gp flat rate | Items receive Apprentice level structural reinforcement. +20% for every level above Apprentice. |
| Repair Services (Magical Item Repair) | Commission | Cost negotiated on a case by case basis. |
| Reforging Services | Commission | Reforging magical items to increase their capabilities. Case by case. |
| Custom Item | Commission | An enchanted item custom made for the individual. Case by case. |
Talon
Race: Synnekar Avialae
Profession: Runeforger, Owner of the Skyforge
Character Sheet: Here
Details: Upon first meeting Talon one of the most defining and obvious things that one will learn about him is his sense of duty. From before he could fly, he was taught to uphold the honor and traditions of his people. Always he must play the part of a leader of men and women alike. The nuances of a royal court have been ingrained in his psyche down to which piece of silverware to use to eat in any given social situation. The whole of Talon’s countenance, his drive, is centered around the notion of duty.
His first and foremost obligation is to the people of Kalzasi. As the son of the Shokaze and the heir to House Novalys, Talon is expected to be a model of character his people can follow. Second to that is his loyalty and duty to his family as the First Son of the House Novalys. The Diamond House of Kalzasi are trained from birth to death to be the pinnacle of what it means to embody the ideals treasured by the Avialae and by extension, Kalzasi. Brave, bold, strong and driven, Talon is all of these things because he has been groomed to believe he cannot be anything else.
Sylas
Race: Human
Profession: Head Guard
NPC Skill Level: Journeyman
Sylas is a friendly enough man. He is quick to engage with a customer should they approach him with a question but he maintains an air of professionalism due his position. He is most often found standing directly beside the main doors to the Skyforge. A veteran of the Slayer’s Keep, he retired from the life of a Hunter in order to take up a job that was less likely to see him killed so that he could be there for his wife and daughters. While it is not common for the man to have to showcase his prowess within the Skyforge, he is nevertheless a capable guardsman and takes his job seriously. Sylas has a soft spot for Velkan, the newest employee at the Skyforge and the owner’s apprentice. As a father of only daughters, he adopts a fatherly approach when dealing with the young man.
Pyrra
Race: Dwarf
Profession: Head Clerk
NPC Skill Level: Journeyman
Pyrra is the main clerk of the Skyforge and is the primary individual that customers interact with when the owner is unavailable. She is a diligent woman with a knack for making a convincing argument as to how or why a particular item is worth an individual’s time. More than one customer has found themselves buying something completely unrelated to their initial visit. Pyrra has a detailed memory of every item on display and can list its enchantments or the lack thereof down to the most trivial detail. Keeping in mind the personal disposition and philosophies of the owner, Pyrra is always willing to make a reasonable deal for the items at the Skyforge. These deals are not always in the form of money but an agreement of services or an exchanging of equally valuable goods. While at the end of the day cold hard coin is preferred, she has been known to draft contracts on the spot that, in the end, ensure proper exchanges take place.
Velkan
Race: Synnekar Avialae
Profession: Runeforger, Talon's Apprentice
NPC Skill Level: Apprentice
Third son of House Kaz, youngest child of Hythor Kaz. Velkan is the newest face at the Skyforge. Having recently completed and recovered from his Warren March, Velkan came to the shop with a desire to build and design items that can protect people. He has seen firsthand the kind of threats that exist in the Deep Reaches. His family have been vassals of House Novalys for generations and while they are not the largest or most glorious family, they have served the people of Kalzasi primarily in the Sky Guard. There is a long line of Sky Guard officers and even Skyriders that stem from House Kaz. Velkan is the first Avialae from the family to choose not to serve in the Guard in several generations. He is new to runeforging but takes learning the craft very seriously. As an individual, he is a tad excitable and displays a youthful need to prove himself.
