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'''[[The Glimaerstone Heel|Glimaerstone Heel]]''' is located in the [[Burghal Gnome Enclave]] in Ta'Vaalor.
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Cobbling is an artisan skill that allows a character to make footwear. Items made using this system weigh 2lbs and hold a very small amount with enough space for a couple of items (two) and cannot be lightened nor deepened.

Cobbling workshop locations

There are eight cobbling workshops. They are:

Joining the Guild

Find the foreman and ask him about joining. The foreman is the master cobbler of the guildhall, and among his responsibilities is that of teaching new cobblers. When asked about joining, he will demonstrate the first pattern, how to make a basic pair of shoes.

>ask foreman about joining
"Ah, so you'd like to take up the trade of the cobbler, would you?" the foreman says to you.  "Not an easy task, becoming a master cobbler, but everyone needs shoes, and some people even appreciate good ones."

The foreman pauses for a moment before continuing, "First things first.  Start off with the registrar, who can set you up with a book to hold your cobbling patterns.  Since you're just learning, we'll start you off with the basic shoe pattern.  It looks like this:"

The foreman spreads a piece of leather on his worktable and, holding a piece of chalk in his hand, gazes at his pattern book and copies the lines onto the leather.  He produces a measuring cord and presses it down on the leather, its small beads leaving distinct marks on the soft surface.  Drawing from his boot a small knife, apparently made just for this purpose, the foreman carefully cuts out the pieces of the pattern he has drawn on the leather.  He picks them up and studies them momentarily, finally nodding in satisfaction.

"So, that's how to cut out the pieces for the upper.  Repeat the process for the leather of the sole, and you'd then put them on a form in one of the workshops and JOIN the pieces together," he explains.  "When you're ready for a workshop, just ask me about one."

As the foreman turns back to his work, he pauses for a moment to say, "Oh, and you'll find all the supplies you'll need in the storage area.  If you prefer to work with your own pelts, you'll need to see the tanner at the town furrier."

Roundtime: 20 sec.

Supplies

Patterns

To get a book to hold the patterns, find the registrar. A book costs 2000 silvers. ASK the registrar about book, and then GIVE the note to the registrar and they will give you a book. The registrar will also give you new or replacement patterns, keeping track of those you have learned. (The registrar will also keep track of the individualized hallmarks of master cobblers, once these are developed.)

All registrars have the basic four patterns available: shoes, boots, slippers and sandals. Each will also have a selection of other patterns for more advanced cobblers. You can see what patterns are available in a particular guildhall by flipping through the book of patterns in the registrar's office. You can specify a page number (FLIP PATTERN 2), or just flip to the next page (FLIP PATTERN).

To use a pattern, you will need to have a copy of it in your book. Each basic pattern costs 200 silvers while more advanced patterns costs 1000 silvers. Patterns will last between 40 and 70 uses. To select a pattern, flip the registrar's book of patterns open to the pattern you want, and TAP it. Then ask the registrar about patterns to have the pattern put in your book. This must be done in quick succession.

>flip pattern 6
You flip through the book of patterns to page 6, which contains the pattern for a pair of shoes.
This pattern is familiar to you.

>tap pattern
You tap the pattern for a pair of shoes found in an oversized book of patterns.  Tamariya glance over at you expectantly.

>ask lass about pattern
Tamariya consults a large tome, scanning long columns of names before finally settling on one entry.  After a moment, she looks up and nods her head, saying, "Yes, that'll be fine.  Just give me a note for 200 silvers, and I'll set you up with that."

>give note to lass
You hand Tamariya your book of patterns, who takes it and opens the binding.  She scans the labels on various drawers, finally opening one and pulling out a sheet of heavy vellum, which she inserts into your book.  Tamariya closes the book of patterns, dusts it off quickly, and hands it back to you, saying "Enjoy!"

Tamariya accepts your note, tucks it away in a lockbox, and writes out a replacement note for 178743 silvers in perfect, though cramped calligraphy.
Roundtime: 5 sec.

Cobbling novices can only get the basic patterns added to their book of patterns, and only those taught by the foreman. Asking about patterns not taught by the foreman gives the message "You need to learn the basic patterns before you can work with an advanced pattern like that."

Once you are past the novice stage, you will be able to choose to learn a new pattern from time to time. Master cobblers can know as many as 50 additional patterns, in addition to the basic four.

Available patterns
Shoe Patterns
Pattern WL RR CG KD ZL MH TV KF IT
shoes X X X X X X X X X
square-toed shoes X X X X X X X X X
moccasins X X X X
round-toed shoes X X X X X X X
high-heeled shoes X X X X X X X
open-toed shoes X X X X X X
revelins X X X
spike-heeled shoes X X X X X
batts X X
low-heeled shoes X X X X X X X
dancing shoes X X X X X
brogues X X
divit-toed shoes X X X X
high shoes X X
pattens X X
curly-toed shoes X X X X
poulaines X
narrow-toed X X X X X X
yatane X X X X X
Boot Patterns
Pattern WL RR CG KD ZL MH TV KF IT
boots X X X X X X X X X
workboots X X X X X
riding boots X X X
half-boots X X X X
thigh-boots X X X
basans X X X
ankle-boots X X X X X X
wide-cuffed boots X X X
buskins X X
climbing boots X X X
low-heeled boots X X X X X X
spike-heeled boots X X X X X X
knee-boots X X X X X X
slouched boots X X X X X X
high-heeled boots X X X X X X
calf-high boots X X X X X X
Slipper Patterns
Pattern WL RR CG KD ZL MH TV KF IT
slippers X X X X X X X X X
clogs X X X X X X X
dancing slippers X X X X X X
scarpines X X X X
high chopines X X
sabots X X X X
pinsons X X
pantofles X X X X
moyles X X X
low chopines X
pointy-toed slippers X X X
ruched-toe slippers X X X X X X
open-toed slippers X X X X X X
flats X X X X X X
pompes X X X X X X
Sandal Patterns
Pattern WL RR CG KD ZL MH TV KF IT
sandals X X X X X X X X
ankle-tied sandals X X X X X X
calf-tied sandals X X X X X X X
crincs X X X
high-laced sandals X X X X X
thick-strapped sandals X X X X X X
thonged sandals X X X X X
low-heeled sandals X X X X X X
high-heeled sandals X X X X X X
toe-loop sandals X X X X X
wedge-heeled sandals X X X X X X
backless sandals X X X X X X
Optional Adornment Patterns
Pattern WL RR CG KD ZL MH TV KF IT
(item)-buttoned X X X X X
(item)-strapped X X X X X X X
(item)-lined X X X X X X
(item)-laced X X X X X X X
(item)-toed X X X X X X
(item)-fringed X X X X X
(item)-buckled X X X X X X
(item)-inset X X X X
(item)-beaded X X X X
(item)-trimmed X X X X X
(item)-capped X X X
(item)-studded X X X

Materials

Shoes require at least an "upper" piece of leather, hide or cloth. Not using a second piece of material (leather) for the sole significantly reduces the quality of the shoe and skips an opportunity to gain an "Aha", or a rank more skilled in cobbling. Each cobbling attempt fully uses up the piece or pieces of leather used.

LOOKing at a piece of material will indicate which pattern(s) it works for (update July 2014).

Shoes cannot be made from the hide of a humanoid creature. This includes kobolds, hobgoblins, orcs, hisskra, and others.

There are two ways to obtain materials for cobbling:

  • Bring pelts (hides, etc.) skinned from creatures to the tanner in town. In Wehnimer's Landing, Kharam Dzu, and River's Rest, the tanner is located in the furrier's shop. In Cysaegir, you will find the tanner downstairs from the storage room in the guildhall. In Mist Harbor and Ta'Vaalor, the tanner is also in the cobbling warehouse. In Kraken's Fall, the tanner is in the Tanner's Corridor of the Converted Weather Station that serves as a cobbling warehouse (from the locksmith: east, east, east, east, southeast, GO BUILDING, northeast). If you GIVE your pelt to the tanner, she will assess its suitability and ask you some questions about how you want the pelt tanned. The lowest quality tanning process is cheapest and quickest, but will markedly detract from the quality of the finished cobbled goods.
The three curing processes are:
  • Oak: Cost is 50 silvers and takes 7 days
  • Alum: Cost is 400 silvers and takes 10 days
  • Oil: Cost is 800 silvers and takes 14 days
The quality of the tanned leather depends on the quality of the pelt. When trying to produce best-quality shoes, seek out skilled skinners who can provide magnificent pelts.
  • Leather, hide and cloth can be purchased from the storage room in the guildhalls. The supplies there are ready to use, but they are more expensive than having the tanner tan a pelt. Although there is a range of pelt qualities available, none are as good as a top-grade pelt tanned using the best tanning process.
  • Gem settings for adornments can be made with the small (material) pouches sold in each warehouse cobbling shop. Place four identical gems in the pouch to get specific color settings of that type of gem (e.g. green sapphire settings), or place four of any color of a type of gem to get colorless settings (e.g. sapphire settings). Give the pouch to a gem dealer in a town gemshop to receive the settings.
Cobbling Warehouse Front Room Materials (see below and Cobbling Shops Category for more comprehensive shop inventories)
Landing River's Rest Cysaegir Kharam Dzu Zul Logoth Mist Harbor Icemule Trace Ta'Vaalor Kraken's Fall Icemule Trace
Uppers a tanned thrak hide a tanned rat pelt a tanned goat skin a tanned rat pelt a tanned rolton hide a bolt of canvas a snowcat pelt a square of leather a bolt of byssine a snowcat pelt
a tanned spotted leaper pelt a tanned troll hide a tanned sheep skin a tanned troll chieftain skin a tanned orc hide a bolt of oilcloth a tanned spotted leaper pelt a bolt of silk a bolt of canvas a tanned spotted leaper pelt
a tanned black boar hide a tanned black panther pelt a tanned black boar hide a tanned iguana skin a tanned cave lizard skin a tanned black boar hide a bolt of sailcloth a tanned black boar hide
a tanned white puma hide a tanned antelope hide a tanned leopard skin a tanned pyrothag hide a tanned wormling skin a tanned white puma hide a bolt of sea silk a tanned white puma hide
a tanned panther hide a tanned rattlesnake skin a tanned warthog hide a tanned tsark skin a tanned troll zombie skin a tanned panther hide a bolt of plush velvet a tanned panther hide
a tanned dark panther pelt a tanned crocodile hide a tanned tawny brindlecat hide a tanned triton magus hide a tanned undertaker bat skin a tanned dark panther hide a tanned dark panther pelt
Soles some light tanned leather
some medium tanned leather
some heavy tanned leather

Ta'Illistim Materials

Well-Heeled is located near the Hanging Gardens in Ta'Illistim:

  1. a knotted pavonated silk cord    11. a bolt of silk
  2. a braided tea-colored cord       12. a bolt of starsilk
  3. a set of flora-burnt ribbons     13. a bolt of velvet
  4. a set of pearl-linked chains     14. a bolt of leather
  5. a set of oiled leather ribbons   15. a bolt of mykal
  6. some strips of pale lace         16. a bolt of suede
  7. a bolt of aneula                 17. a pair of brass plates
  8. a bolt of flyrsilk               18. a pair of gold plates
  9. a bolt of lace                   19. a pair of pewter plates
  10. a bolt of maedatha              20. a pair of silver plates

Backroom Catalog ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 21. a bolt of beleria-cut lace 29. a set of pale nacreous petals 22. a bolt of needle lace 30. a set of mirrored glass shards 23. a bolt of laceworked leather 31. a pair of suede leather plates 24. a bolt of pale-marbled starsilk 32. a pair of pearl-scattered plates 25. a bolt of latticed suede 33. a pair of bistre leather plates 26. a bolt of leather-bound tartan 34. an ecru parchment box 27. a bolt of suede-bound tweed 35. a book-shaped parchment box 28. a set of vellum-petaled peonies

Solhaven Materials

Kraken's Fall Materials

Converted Weather Station Cobbling Supply is located at the far southeast end of Middle Arm Ave. in Kraken's Fall.

  1. a bolt of byssine                   21. a block of teak
  2. a bolt of canvas                    22. some fishing line
  3. a bolt of sailcloth                 23. a roll of hemp
  4. a bolt of sea silk                  24. some twisted cord laces
  5. a bolt of plush velvet              25. a sharp bone-handled knife
  6. some medium tanned leather          26. a small linen pouch
  7. some heavy tanned leather           27. some tiny starfish settings
  8. some light tanned leather           28. some frosty grey sea glass settings
  9. a square of distressed leather      29. some silver fish hook settings
  10. a piece of tanned walrus leather   30. a vial of warm copper dye
  11. a piece of whale skin              31. a vial of bronzed umber dye
  12. a piece of porpoise skin           32. a vial of mustard dye
  13. a piece of halibut skin            33. a vial of carmine dye
  14. a piece of salmon skin             34. a vial of pinkish-taupe dye
  15. a piece of smooth shark skin       35. a vial of pale champagne dye
  16. a knotted hemp cord                36. a vial of pastel melon dye
  17. some knitted silk webs             37. a vial of rosy coral dye
  18. a wedge of bone white chalk        38. a vial of dark teal dye
  19. a block of driftwood               39. a vial of metallic gold dye
  20. a block of rosewood

River's Rest Materials

The Cobbling Court is next to the drawbridge on South River Road in River's Rest

  1. a tanned rat pelt             8. some medium tanned leather
  2. a tanned troll hide           9. some light tanned leather
  3. a tanned black panther pelt   10. a length of knotted cord
  4. a tanned antelope hide        11. a short cutting knife
  5. a tanned rattlesnake skin     12. a wedge of greyish white chalk
  6. a tanned crocodile hide       13. a small leather pouch
  7. some heavy tanned leather     14. a set of waxed sinew laces

  Backroom Catalog
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  15. a small vial of dye  


Hortinger's Armory is located in River's Rest. Only one item is sold which pertains to cobbling, and that is Item #38 in the main lobby, "a pair of plates." The materials available are iron, steel, bronze, mithril, ora, imflass, and vultite.

Item Number Material Number Item Name Weight Used when cobbling to make footwear that is:
38 3 (iron) a pair of iron plates < 2 Lbs buckled with iron, iron-buckled, with iron toes, iron-toed, capped with iron, iron-capped
38 4 (steel) a pair of steel plates < 2 Lbs buckled with steel, steel-buckled, with steel toes, steel-toed, capped with steel, steel-capped
38 5 (bronze) a pair of bronze plates < 2 Lbs buckled with bronze, bronze-buckled, with bronze toes, bronze-toed, capped with bronze, bronze-capped
38 9 (mithril) a pair of mithril plates < 2 Lbs buckled with mithril, mithril-buckled, with mithril toes, mithril-toed, capped with mithril, mithril-capped
38 10 (ora) a pair of ora plates < 2 Lbs buckled with ora, ora-buckled, with ora toes, ora-toed, capped with ora, ora-capped
38 11 (imflass) a pair of imflass plates < 2 Lbs buckled with imflass, imflass-buckled, with imflass toes, imflass-toed, capped with imflass, imflass-capped
38 13 (vultite) a pair of vultite plates < 2 Lbs buckled with vultite, vultite-buckled, with vultite toes, vultite-toed, capped with vultite, vultite-capped

Dyes

Cobbling has its own set of dyes, but those found in the Dyer's locations in various towns and the dyes created through alchemy can be used on uppers. After purchasing a dye from the Dyer's tent, bring it to the clerk and ORDER BOTTLE to have it converted. These can also be used with alchemy dye additives.

It is not possible to dye cobbling materials as an apprentice or a journeyman cobbler.

In Cysaegir (and likely at other cobbling warehouses, but not the one in Mist Harbor), a vial of dye can be purchased from the backroom and customized with the following colors:

silvery cobalt burgundy
white violet peach
ivory lavender russet
ecru amethyst brown
yellow purple umber
pale green plum black
celadon magenta pink
viridian claret blush
emerald crimson grey
turquoise garnet dark
cerulean scarlet dusky
blue red pearly
indigo vermilion golden
sapphire wine

Other supplies

Cobblers will also need some marking chalk, a cutting knife and a measuring cord. These three items are available in the storage room in the guildhalls. The knife and cord are tools are purchased once and used for the entire cobbling career. They each cost around 5,000 silvers. The chalk is used up slowly and costs 100 per piece.

LOOKing at a measuring cord will indicate who the cord was used on. Measuring cords can also be dyed in the dyer's tents for additional organization.

A cobbling tote may be useful to store supplies.

A cobbling punch may be used to add zests to the footwear.

Progressing

Novice or apprentice cobblers (fewer than 200 ranks, checkable with ARTISAN), are tightly constrained by guild training rules. You will first start off making basic shoes, then move on to boots, and so on, until you have achieved sufficient basic skills. When you gain skill by practice, you may also be told that it's time to check in with the foreman (ASK FOREMAN ABOUT RANK), who will review your work and may advance you to the next stage.

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