55 Searing, 122
Although it was obvious that Timon would never become a Runesmith, nor even a blacksmith, Torin still thought it was important that the younger boy understand the basics of both the arts, if not in practice, at least in theory. Major sales were, of course, handled by Torin himself, but Timon was beginning proving to be a shrewd promoter of the products that Kilvin's forge produced, in as much as he understood them. Better understanding could only increase the boy's ability to up-sell the clients that made their way into the diminutive shop that Timon was the undisputed master of. He was well on his way to gaining an indepth understanding of the pricing of the materials most commonly used in either forge, as well as the calculation of what price Torin put on his time. The only thing lacking in Timon being able to accurately give price estimates to customers was knowledge of Runeforging itself.
Once he understood how much aether, and what kind, went into different magical creations, and how much time the levels of power took to create, Torin would be able to really leave the negotiations to his more world-wise and, frankly, more charismatic apprentice.
When he'd discussed the lesson plan (His first real lesson plan, much to his guilt, even though he had been ensuring Timon was given all the lessons he could handle from others.) with Aurin the older man had expressed interest in also learning the basics behind Runeforging. Torin had been happy to include his mentor, more especially since it would give him an opportunity to broach the topic of creating an item that would protect him from any more of Arvalyn's, or anyone else's Mesmer manipulation.
The boy was waiting in the shop for Aurin to arrive, then he would lock up a little early and they would spend a few hours on the lesson that Torin had so carefully mapped out, before retiring to the stew that had been bubbling on the hearth since morning.
Although it was obvious that Timon would never become a Runesmith, nor even a blacksmith, Torin still thought it was important that the younger boy understand the basics of both the arts, if not in practice, at least in theory. Major sales were, of course, handled by Torin himself, but Timon was beginning proving to be a shrewd promoter of the products that Kilvin's forge produced, in as much as he understood them. Better understanding could only increase the boy's ability to up-sell the clients that made their way into the diminutive shop that Timon was the undisputed master of. He was well on his way to gaining an indepth understanding of the pricing of the materials most commonly used in either forge, as well as the calculation of what price Torin put on his time. The only thing lacking in Timon being able to accurately give price estimates to customers was knowledge of Runeforging itself.
Once he understood how much aether, and what kind, went into different magical creations, and how much time the levels of power took to create, Torin would be able to really leave the negotiations to his more world-wise and, frankly, more charismatic apprentice.
When he'd discussed the lesson plan (His first real lesson plan, much to his guilt, even though he had been ensuring Timon was given all the lessons he could handle from others.) with Aurin the older man had expressed interest in also learning the basics behind Runeforging. Torin had been happy to include his mentor, more especially since it would give him an opportunity to broach the topic of creating an item that would protect him from any more of Arvalyn's, or anyone else's Mesmer manipulation.
The boy was waiting in the shop for Aurin to arrive, then he would lock up a little early and they would spend a few hours on the lesson that Torin had so carefully mapped out, before retiring to the stew that had been bubbling on the hearth since morning.
