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JWARK4: added that it's foraging tasks from mags

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added that it's foraging tasks from mags

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	When you first start out as a Trader, you can get really good experience by foraging sticks/branches and selling them to [[Mags]] in [[Crossings]] or [[Maisie_(2)\|Old Maisie]] in [[Riverhaven]] (a good place to do this is outside the Northeast gate). Be sure to pause your selling when you've maximized your learning, so you don't waste any of it. After making about 5 Gold or so, they will be done with you and from there you'll have a few different ways to train.		When you first start out as a Trader, you can get really good experience by foraging sticks/branches and selling them to [[Mags]] in [[Crossings]] or [[Maisie_(2)\|Old Maisie]] in [[Riverhaven]] (a good place to do this is outside the Northeast gate). Be sure to pause your selling when you've maximized your learning, so you don't waste any of it. After making about 5 Gold or so, they will be done with you and from there you'll have a few different ways to train.
	#'''Work Orders''' - Completing [[Work Orders]] through one of the [[Crafting]] Societies will earn you some Trading skill. You can use the gold you've earned from selling branches to purchase a set of starter tools, or possibly find a friendly adventurer to craft a set for you. There is also an armoire in the Crossing guild hall (S and W from outside Ansprahv) that often will have items new adventures. Since you can ask for a work order repeatedly until you get a certain item, it is also possible to craft several of a certain item prior to getting the work order. This can allow you to turn in several work orders in a short time. At circle 8 you can learn [[Speculate command\|Speculate Finesse]] which will give you a [[Charisma]] bonus, increasing the amount of money you earn. This is the primary method of learning for a lot of Traders, as crafting will also give you access to items you can later sell in your shop. Keep in mind that as a lore primary guild Trader's can have two careers and one hobby, opening up the possibility for a lot of techniques to help with crafting.		#'''Work Orders''' - Completing [[Work Orders]] through one of the [[Crafting]] Societies will earn you some Trading skill. You can use the gold you've earned from selling branches to purchase a set of starter tools, or possibly find a friendly adventurer to craft a set for you. There is also an armoire in the Crossing guild hall (S and W from outside Ansprahv) that often will have items new adventures. Since you can ask for a work order repeatedly until you get a certain item, it is also possible to craft several of a certain item prior to getting the work order. This can allow you to turn in several work orders in a short time. At circle 8 you can learn [[Speculate command\|Speculate Finesse]] which will give you a [[Charisma]] bonus, increasing the amount of money you earn. This is the primary method of learning for a lot of Traders, as crafting will also give you access to items you can later sell in your shop. Keep in mind that as a lore primary guild Trader's can have two careers and one hobby, opening up the possibility for a lot of techniques to help with crafting.
	#'''Tasks''' - Completing skinning and foraging [[Tasks]] will yield some Trading experience. The tasks are repeatable roughly every minute, and they scale up in difficulty. At 1400 ranks of trading ~~they~~ still train up to 4 mind-states per task (depending on how many items it asks you to forage). Eventually you cap out at only nuloe stems making them incredibly easy since you are foraging the same thing every time. They are the most reliable way to consistently train trading.		#'''Tasks''' - Completing skinning and foraging [[Tasks]] will yield some Trading experience. The tasks are repeatable roughly every minute, and they scale up in difficulty. At 1400 ranks of trading the foraging tasks from mags still train up to 4 mind-states per task (depending on how many items it asks you to forage). Eventually you cap out at only nuloe stems making them incredibly easy since you are foraging the same thing every time. They are the most reliable way to consistently train trading.
	#'''Selling'''		#'''Selling'''
	#*Skins & Lumpy/Tight Bundles - You can sell single skinned parts from creatures you hunt at the local Furrier. There is one in both of the starting cities, [[Crossings]] and [[Riverhaven]]. You can use {{com\|DIR}} FURRIER to find them. Traders aren't the best of warriors, so early on you may find it difficult to produce bundles fast enough yourself. Selling other adventurer's bundles is a bonus for both of you, but foot traffic doesn't always allow for simply loitering.		#*Skins & Lumpy/Tight Bundles - You can sell single skinned parts from creatures you hunt at the local Furrier. There is one in both of the starting cities, [[Crossings]] and [[Riverhaven]]. You can use {{com\|DIR}} FURRIER to find them. Traders aren't the best of warriors, so early on you may find it difficult to produce bundles fast enough yourself. Selling other adventurer's bundles is a bonus for both of you, but foot traffic doesn't always allow for simply loitering.

JWARK4: I changed it to say that tasks are the preferred method up to 20 ranks they are really the fastest and most reliable way to train trading up to 1750 ranks.

2026-03-19T05:57:12Z

I changed it to say that tasks are the preferred method up to 20 ranks they are really the fastest and most reliable way to train trading up to 1750 ranks.

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	When you first start out as a Trader, you can get really good experience by foraging sticks/branches and selling them to [[Mags]] in [[Crossings]] or [[Maisie_(2)\|Old Maisie]] in [[Riverhaven]] (a good place to do this is outside the Northeast gate). Be sure to pause your selling when you've maximized your learning, so you don't waste any of it. After making about 5 Gold or so, they will be done with you and from there you'll have a few different ways to train.		When you first start out as a Trader, you can get really good experience by foraging sticks/branches and selling them to [[Mags]] in [[Crossings]] or [[Maisie_(2)\|Old Maisie]] in [[Riverhaven]] (a good place to do this is outside the Northeast gate). Be sure to pause your selling when you've maximized your learning, so you don't waste any of it. After making about 5 Gold or so, they will be done with you and from there you'll have a few different ways to train.
	#'''Work Orders''' - Completing [[Work Orders]] through one of the [[Crafting]] Societies will earn you some Trading skill. You can use the gold you've earned from selling branches to purchase a set of starter tools, or possibly find a friendly adventurer to craft a set for you. There is also an armoire in the Crossing guild hall (S and W from outside Ansprahv) that often will have items new adventures. Since you can ask for a work order repeatedly until you get a certain item, it is also possible to craft several of a certain item prior to getting the work order. This can allow you to turn in several work orders in a short time. At circle 8 you can learn [[Speculate command\|Speculate Finesse]] which will give you a [[Charisma]] bonus, increasing the amount of money you earn. This is the primary method of learning for a lot of Traders, as crafting will also give you access to items you can later sell in your shop. Keep in mind that as a lore primary guild Trader's can have two careers and one hobby, opening up the possibility for a lot of techniques to help with crafting.		#'''Work Orders''' - Completing [[Work Orders]] through one of the [[Crafting]] Societies will earn you some Trading skill. You can use the gold you've earned from selling branches to purchase a set of starter tools, or possibly find a friendly adventurer to craft a set for you. There is also an armoire in the Crossing guild hall (S and W from outside Ansprahv) that often will have items new adventures. Since you can ask for a work order repeatedly until you get a certain item, it is also possible to craft several of a certain item prior to getting the work order. This can allow you to turn in several work orders in a short time. At circle 8 you can learn [[Speculate command\|Speculate Finesse]] which will give you a [[Charisma]] bonus, increasing the amount of money you earn. This is the primary method of learning for a lot of Traders, as crafting will also give you access to items you can later sell in your shop. Keep in mind that as a lore primary guild Trader's can have two careers and one hobby, opening up the possibility for a lot of techniques to help with crafting.
	#'''Tasks''' - Completing skinning and foraging [[Tasks]] will yield some Trading experience. The tasks are repeatable roughly every minute, making them a ~~preferred~~ ~~method~~ of ~~training~~ ~~Trading~~ ~~through~~ the ~~first~~ ~~twenty~~ ~~circles~~ or ~~so.~~		#'''Tasks''' - Completing skinning and foraging [[Tasks]] will yield some Trading experience. The tasks are repeatable roughly every minute, and they scale up in difficulty. At 1400 ranks of trading they still train up to 4 mind-states per task (depending on how many items it asks you to forage). Eventually you cap out at only nuloe stems making them incredibly easy since you are foraging the same thing every time. They are the most reliable way to consistently train trading.
	#'''Selling'''		#'''Selling'''
	#*Skins & Lumpy/Tight Bundles - You can sell single skinned parts from creatures you hunt at the local Furrier. There is one in both of the starting cities, [[Crossings]] and [[Riverhaven]]. You can use {{com\|DIR}} FURRIER to find them. Traders aren't the best of warriors, so early on you may find it difficult to produce bundles fast enough yourself. Selling other adventurer's bundles is a bonus for both of you, but foot traffic doesn't always allow for simply loitering.		#*Skins & Lumpy/Tight Bundles - You can sell single skinned parts from creatures you hunt at the local Furrier. There is one in both of the starting cities, [[Crossings]] and [[Riverhaven]]. You can use {{com\|DIR}} FURRIER to find them. Traders aren't the best of warriors, so early on you may find it difficult to produce bundles fast enough yourself. Selling other adventurer's bundles is a bonus for both of you, but foot traffic doesn't always allow for simply loitering.

SPICYDIAPSID at 22:00, 30 June 2020

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	{{Book Row \| Title = A Trader Guild History \| CallLetters = HwmTGH}}		{{Book Row \| Title = A Trader Guild History \| CallLetters = HwmTGH}}

			=Finding More Help=
			Finding your community and additional IC (in character) and OOC (out of character) help is much more easier now. You can join the DR [[Discord]] at any time and secure an invite to a Guild Discord or you can find any of the following characters below that have volunteered their time to assisting new and returning characters:

			;Volunteers may sign up or remove their names at will.
			* [[Mentor]]
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ISHARON at 06:10, 20 September 2016

2016-09-20T06:10:01Z

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	{{Cat\|Player ~~Guides~~,New player guides,Guild ~~Player~~ ~~Guides~~,Newbie Guide Contest}}		{{Cat\|Traders,Player guides,New player guides,Guild player guides,Newbie Guide Contest}}

PHENOM0420: /* The Many Arts of Trading */

2016-09-05T01:19:33Z

The Many Arts of Trading

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	===The Many Arts of Trading===		===The Many Arts of Trading===
	When you first start out as a Trader, you can get really good experience by foraging sticks/branches and selling them to [[Mags]] in [[Crossings]] or [[Maisie_(2)\|Old Maisie]] in [[Riverhaven]] (a good place to do this is outside the Northeast gate). Be sure to pause your selling when you've maximized your learning, so you don't waste any of it. After making about 5 Gold or so, they will be done with you and from there you'll have a few different ways to train.		When you first start out as a Trader, you can get really good experience by foraging sticks/branches and selling them to [[Mags]] in [[Crossings]] or [[Maisie_(2)\|Old Maisie]] in [[Riverhaven]] (a good place to do this is outside the Northeast gate). Be sure to pause your selling when you've maximized your learning, so you don't waste any of it. After making about 5 Gold or so, they will be done with you and from there you'll have a few different ways to train.
	#'''Work Orders''' - Completing [[Work Orders]] through one of the [[Crafting]] Societies will earn you some Trading skill. You can use the gold you've earned from selling branches to purchase a set of starter tools, or possibly find a friendly adventurer to craft a set for you. Since you can ask for a work order repeatedly until you get a certain item, it is also possible to craft several of a certain item prior to getting the work order. This can allow you to turn in several work orders in a short time. At circle 8 you can learn [[Speculate]] [[Finesse]] which will give you a [[Charisma]] bonus, increasing the amount of money you earn. This is the primary method of learning for a lot of Traders, as crafting will also give you access to items you can later sell in your shop. Keep in mind that as a lore primary guild Trader's can have two careers and one hobby, opening up the possibility for a lot of techniques to help with crafting.		#'''Work Orders''' - Completing [[Work Orders]] through one of the [[Crafting]] Societies will earn you some Trading skill. You can use the gold you've earned from selling branches to purchase a set of starter tools, or possibly find a friendly adventurer to craft a set for you. There is also an armoire in the Crossing guild hall (S and W from outside Ansprahv) that often will have items new adventures. Since you can ask for a work order repeatedly until you get a certain item, it is also possible to craft several of a certain item prior to getting the work order. This can allow you to turn in several work orders in a short time. At circle 8 you can learn [[Speculate command\|Speculate Finesse]] which will give you a [[Charisma]] bonus, increasing the amount of money you earn. This is the primary method of learning for a lot of Traders, as crafting will also give you access to items you can later sell in your shop. Keep in mind that as a lore primary guild Trader's can have two careers and one hobby, opening up the possibility for a lot of techniques to help with crafting.
	#'''Tasks''' - Completing skinning and foraging [[Tasks]] will yield some Trading experience. The tasks are repeatable roughly every minute, making them a preferred method of training Trading through the first twenty circles or so.		#'''Tasks''' - Completing skinning and foraging [[Tasks]] will yield some Trading experience. The tasks are repeatable roughly every minute, making them a preferred method of training Trading through the first twenty circles or so.
	#'''Selling'''		#'''Selling'''

PHENOM0420: /* All Crafting Skills */

2016-09-03T19:33:54Z

All Crafting Skills

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	Enchanting is not yet released, nor do Traders currently have magical abilities. The other four are released to some capacity. Outfitting is a popular choice for Traders as it can be worked on while on the go. The Carving Discipline in Engineering can be performed with either stone or bone. Stone is very heavy and has to be trained within the confines of the Engineering Society Building. For that reason, some people choose to carve with bone instead. Blacksmithing is a popular choice in the Forging skill as it lets Traders make tools they can then sell. With enough Outdoorsmanship, Perception, and Appraisal (all of which Traders typically train!) it is possible to mine your own raw materials. Rare materials can be sold to other players for a profit.		Enchanting is not yet released, nor do Traders currently have magical abilities. The other four are released to some capacity. Outfitting is a popular choice for Traders as it can be worked on while on the go. The Carving Discipline in Engineering can be performed with either stone or bone. Stone is very heavy and has to be trained within the confines of the Engineering Society Building. For that reason, some people choose to carve with bone instead. Blacksmithing is a popular choice in the Forging skill as it lets Traders make tools they can then sell. With enough Outdoorsmanship, Perception, and Appraisal (all of which Traders typically train!) it is possible to mine your own raw materials. Rare materials can be sold to other players for a profit.

	While entirely optional, it is recommended that a Trader pick up at least one crafting skill for their Lore requirements. Many Traders make at least some attempt at training Forging, Outfitting, and Engineering. Traders do get two free techniques in [[Blacksmithing]], and one in [[Artistry]]. If you decide to go the route of Blacksmithing, getting the [[Blacksmithing_techniques\|Utility Forging technique]] can help you complete hard work orders sooner. For the most profit and experience gain, hard work orders are the best to fulfill. It's also a good idea to get techniques related to weapon repair at about skill level 50-75, as repairing your own tools will become important in maintaining the quality of items you craft. Since Artistry is not yet released, it is advised to hold off attempting to assign skills within that discipline. However, knitting is a very simple and relatively inexpensive way to train the Outfitting skill. Needing only a needle and some yarn, it's arguably one of the simplest methods for crafting. The forges at the Forging Society are regularly filled with other adventurer's, so if you plan on Forging for your main craft it is advisable to select a second backup method to train Trading when forges are all in use.		While entirely optional, it is recommended that a Trader pick up at least one crafting skill for their Lore requirements. Many Traders make at least some attempt at training Forging, Outfitting, and Engineering. Traders do get two free techniques in [[Blacksmithing]], and one in [[Artistry]]. If you decide to go the route of Blacksmithing, getting the [[Blacksmithing_techniques\|Utility Forging technique]] can help you complete hard work orders sooner. For the most profit and experience gain, hard work orders are the best to fulfill. It's also a good idea to get techniques related to weapon repair at about skill level 50-75, as repairing your own tools will become important in maintaining the quality of items you craft. Since Artistry is not yet released, it is advised to hold off attempting to assign skills within that discipline. However, knitting is a very simple and relatively inexpensive way to train the Outfitting skill. Needing only a needle and some yarn, it's arguably one of the simplest methods for crafting.

	Engineering also offers some novel and useful items that Traders can craft for sale later. However, it is important to remember that stone carving objects are VERY heavy. Bundling the items with your logbook does NOT remove their weight from your encumbrance. Early on, it is best to get a packet of deeds (available at the Forging Society) so that you can PUSH the item with the packet, reducing the weight before you bundle the deed with your log book. You can also do this with crafting materials, should you not wish to keep their full weight in your inventory. To redeem a deed, simply TAP it while in any crafting society building and an attendant will bring you the item described by the deed. It is also possible to carve with bone, which you can purchase or skin from certain creatures using the [[arrange]] command.		Engineering also offers some novel and useful items that Traders can craft for sale later. However, it is important to remember that stone carving objects are VERY heavy. Bundling the items with your logbook does NOT remove their weight from your encumbrance. Early on, it is best to get a packet of deeds (available at the Forging Society) so that you can PUSH the item with the packet, reducing the weight before you bundle the deed with your log book. You can also do this with crafting materials, should you not wish to keep their full weight in your inventory. To redeem a deed, simply TAP it while in any crafting society building and an attendant will bring you the item described by the deed. It is also possible to carve with bone, which you can purchase or skin from certain creatures using the [[arrange]] command.

	*ADDITIONAL ~~NOTE~~: Careers and Hobbies are useful for gaining techniques that will make crafting easier. However, it is STRONGLY ADVISED to wait awhile before committing to a career and/or hobby as the choice is irreversible!		*ADDITIONAL NOTES: Careers and Hobbies are useful for gaining techniques that will make crafting easier. However, it is STRONGLY ADVISED to wait awhile before committing to a career and/or hobby as the choice is irreversible!
			*The forges at the Forging Society are regularly filled with other adventurer's, so if you plan on Forging for your main craft it is advisable to select a second backup method to train Trading when forges are all in use.

	===[[Mechanical Lore]]===		===[[Mechanical Lore]]===

PHENOM0420: /* All Crafting Skills */

2016-09-03T19:33:19Z

All Crafting Skills

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	Enchanting is not yet released, nor do Traders currently have magical abilities. The other four are released to some capacity. Outfitting is a popular choice for Traders as it can be worked on while on the go. The Carving Discipline in Engineering can be performed with either stone or bone. Stone is very heavy and has to be trained within the confines of the Engineering Society Building. For that reason, some people choose to carve with bone instead. Blacksmithing is a popular choice in the Forging skill as it lets Traders make tools they can then sell. With enough Outdoorsmanship, Perception, and Appraisal (all of which Traders typically train!) it is possible to mine your own raw materials. Rare materials can be sold to other players for a profit.		Enchanting is not yet released, nor do Traders currently have magical abilities. The other four are released to some capacity. Outfitting is a popular choice for Traders as it can be worked on while on the go. The Carving Discipline in Engineering can be performed with either stone or bone. Stone is very heavy and has to be trained within the confines of the Engineering Society Building. For that reason, some people choose to carve with bone instead. Blacksmithing is a popular choice in the Forging skill as it lets Traders make tools they can then sell. With enough Outdoorsmanship, Perception, and Appraisal (all of which Traders typically train!) it is possible to mine your own raw materials. Rare materials can be sold to other players for a profit.

	While entirely optional, it is recommended that a Trader pick up at least one crafting skill for their Lore requirements. Many Traders make at least some attempt at training Forging, Outfitting, and Engineering. Traders do get two free techniques in [[Blacksmithing]], and one in [[Artistry]]. If you decide to go the route of Blacksmithing, getting the [[Blacksmithing_techniques\|Utility Forging technique]] can help you complete hard work orders sooner. For the most profit and experience gain, hard work orders are the best to fulfill. It's also a good idea to get techniques related to weapon repair at about skill level 50-75, as repairing your own tools will become important in maintaining the quality of items you craft. Since Artistry is not yet released, it is advised to hold off attempting to assign skills within that discipline. However, knitting is a very simple and relatively inexpensive way to train the Outfitting skill. Needing only a needle and some yarn, it's arguably one of the simplest methods for crafting.		While entirely optional, it is recommended that a Trader pick up at least one crafting skill for their Lore requirements. Many Traders make at least some attempt at training Forging, Outfitting, and Engineering. Traders do get two free techniques in [[Blacksmithing]], and one in [[Artistry]]. If you decide to go the route of Blacksmithing, getting the [[Blacksmithing_techniques\|Utility Forging technique]] can help you complete hard work orders sooner. For the most profit and experience gain, hard work orders are the best to fulfill. It's also a good idea to get techniques related to weapon repair at about skill level 50-75, as repairing your own tools will become important in maintaining the quality of items you craft. Since Artistry is not yet released, it is advised to hold off attempting to assign skills within that discipline. However, knitting is a very simple and relatively inexpensive way to train the Outfitting skill. Needing only a needle and some yarn, it's arguably one of the simplest methods for crafting. The forges at the Forging Society are regularly filled with other adventurer's, so if you plan on Forging for your main craft it is advisable to select a second backup method to train Trading when forges are all in use.

	Engineering also offers some novel and useful items that Traders can craft for sale later. However, it is important to remember that stone carving objects are VERY heavy. Bundling the items with your logbook does NOT remove their weight from your encumbrance. Early on, it is best to get a packet of deeds (available at the Forging Society) so that you can PUSH the item with the packet, reducing the weight before you bundle the deed with your log book. You can also do this with crafting materials, should you not wish to keep their full weight in your inventory. To redeem a deed, simply TAP it while in any crafting society building and an attendant will bring you the item described by the deed. It is also possible to carve with bone, which you can purchase or skin from certain creatures using the [[arrange]] command.		Engineering also offers some novel and useful items that Traders can craft for sale later. However, it is important to remember that stone carving objects are VERY heavy. Bundling the items with your logbook does NOT remove their weight from your encumbrance. Early on, it is best to get a packet of deeds (available at the Forging Society) so that you can PUSH the item with the packet, reducing the weight before you bundle the deed with your log book. You can also do this with crafting materials, should you not wish to keep their full weight in your inventory. To redeem a deed, simply TAP it while in any crafting society building and an attendant will bring you the item described by the deed. It is also possible to carve with bone, which you can purchase or skin from certain creatures using the [[arrange]] command.

PHENOM0420: /* Trading */

2016-09-03T02:51:16Z

Trading

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	===[[Trading]]===		===[[Trading]]===
	Next to Appraisal, this is a hard requirement for advancement, as well as the defining skill for a Trader. Trading, is what makes us Traders. Your first ranks should be learned by foraging branches for Mags or Old Maisey. ~~Past~~ ~~that~~, ~~selling~~ ~~items~~ to the ~~pawn~~ ~~shop,~~ ~~bundles~~ of ~~skins~~ to ~~the~~ ~~furrier,~~ ~~local~~ ~~provincial~~ ~~contract~~ ~~trading~~, ~~[[Task]]s~~ ~~from~~ ~~various~~ ~~NPCs,~~ ~~and~~ ~~completing~~ crafting work orders ~~will~~ be ~~staples~~ ~~until~~ ~~further~~ ~~means~~ of learning ~~become~~ ~~available~~.		Next to Appraisal, this is a hard requirement for advancement, as well as the defining skill for a Trader. Trading, is what makes us Traders. Your first ranks should be learned by foraging branches for Mags or Old Maisey. After this, there will be a short lull while it seems the Trading skill takes forever to learn. At level 8 you will gain access to a speculate ability to give you a Charisma bonus, which will help with training. Also, utilizing crafting techniques can allow you to complete hard work orders sooner which teach more trading when you turn them in. There are other options for learning trading as well, such as pawning goods or selling skins/gems (as singles items or bundles/pouches). Eventually you will get access to shops where you can sell goods to other Adventurer's. Beyond that, you might even see yourself one day financing shops yourself. Contract trading is not currently as viable an option to learn, especially for younger Traders, compared to the others.

	===[[Scholarship]]===		===[[Scholarship]]===

PHENOM0420: /* Lore Skills */

2016-09-03T02:46:05Z

Lore Skills

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	Enchanting is not yet released, nor do Traders currently have magical abilities. The other four are released to some capacity. Outfitting is a popular choice for Traders as it can be worked on while on the go. The Carving Discipline in Engineering can be performed with either stone or bone. Stone is very heavy and has to be trained within the confines of the Engineering Society Building. For that reason, some people choose to carve with bone instead. Blacksmithing is a popular choice in the Forging skill as it lets Traders make tools they can then sell. With enough Outdoorsmanship, Perception, and Appraisal (all of which Traders typically train!) it is possible to mine your own raw materials. Rare materials can be sold to other players for a profit.		Enchanting is not yet released, nor do Traders currently have magical abilities. The other four are released to some capacity. Outfitting is a popular choice for Traders as it can be worked on while on the go. The Carving Discipline in Engineering can be performed with either stone or bone. Stone is very heavy and has to be trained within the confines of the Engineering Society Building. For that reason, some people choose to carve with bone instead. Blacksmithing is a popular choice in the Forging skill as it lets Traders make tools they can then sell. With enough Outdoorsmanship, Perception, and Appraisal (all of which Traders typically train!) it is possible to mine your own raw materials. Rare materials can be sold to other players for a profit.

	While entirely optional, it is recommended that a Trader pick up at least one crafting skill for their Lore requirements. Traders do get two free techniques in Blacksmithing, and one in Artistry. If you decide to go the route of Blacksmithing, getting the Utility Forging technique can help you complete hard work orders sooner. For the most profit and experience gain, hard work orders are the best to fulfill. It's also a good idea to get techniques related to weapon repair at about skill level 50-75, as repairing your own tools will become important in maintaining the quality of items you craft. Since Artistry is not yet released, it is advised to hold off attempting to assign skills within that discipline. However, knitting is a very simple and relatively inexpensive way to train the Outfitting skill. Needing only a needle and some yarn, it's arguably one of the simplest methods for crafting.		While entirely optional, it is recommended that a Trader pick up at least one crafting skill for their Lore requirements. Many Traders make at least some attempt at training Forging, Outfitting, and Engineering. Traders do get two free techniques in [[Blacksmithing]], and one in [[Artistry]]. If you decide to go the route of Blacksmithing, getting the [[Blacksmithing_techniques\|Utility Forging technique]] can help you complete hard work orders sooner. For the most profit and experience gain, hard work orders are the best to fulfill. It's also a good idea to get techniques related to weapon repair at about skill level 50-75, as repairing your own tools will become important in maintaining the quality of items you craft. Since Artistry is not yet released, it is advised to hold off attempting to assign skills within that discipline. However, knitting is a very simple and relatively inexpensive way to train the Outfitting skill. Needing only a needle and some yarn, it's arguably one of the simplest methods for crafting.

	Engineering also offers some novel and useful items that Traders can craft for sale later. However, it is important to remember that stone carving objects are VERY heavy. Bundling the items with your logbook does NOT remove their weight from your encumbrance. Early on, it is best to get a packet of deeds (available at the Forging Society) so that you can PUSH the item with the packet, reducing the weight before you bundle the deed with your log book. You can also do this with crafting materials, should you not wish to keep their full weight in your inventory. To redeem a deed, simply TAP it while in any crafting society building and an attendant will bring you the item described by the deed.		Engineering also offers some novel and useful items that Traders can craft for sale later. However, it is important to remember that stone carving objects are VERY heavy. Bundling the items with your logbook does NOT remove their weight from your encumbrance. Early on, it is best to get a packet of deeds (available at the Forging Society) so that you can PUSH the item with the packet, reducing the weight before you bundle the deed with your log book. You can also do this with crafting materials, should you not wish to keep their full weight in your inventory. To redeem a deed, simply TAP it while in any crafting society building and an attendant will bring you the item described by the deed. It is also possible to carve with bone, which you can purchase or skin from certain creatures using the [[arrange]] command.

	*ADDITIONAL NOTE: Careers and Hobbies are useful for gaining techniques that will make crafting easier. However, it is STRONGLY ADVISED to wait awhile before committing to a career and/or hobby as the choice is irreversible!		*ADDITIONAL NOTE: Careers and Hobbies are useful for gaining techniques that will make crafting easier. However, it is STRONGLY ADVISED to wait awhile before committing to a career and/or hobby as the choice is irreversible!
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	As a Trader you '''must''' train this skill. The guild has a requirement that you gain a few ranks every circle in order to advance to the next circle. However, Traders have an edge in this field. Beyond the standard training methods of appraising untied bundles and gem pouches, we also have access to [[Trader Jewelry]] which has expanded appraisal values over normal items in order to teach us better. You can get a few pieces within the [[Trader Guild, Crossing Shop]] but be prepared to pay a hefty sum for it. Regardless of the amount paid, they are a worthwhile investment and will provide you with something to appraise at all times.		As a Trader you '''must''' train this skill. The guild has a requirement that you gain a few ranks every circle in order to advance to the next circle. However, Traders have an edge in this field. Beyond the standard training methods of appraising untied bundles and gem pouches, we also have access to [[Trader Jewelry]] which has expanded appraisal values over normal items in order to teach us better. You can get a few pieces within the [[Trader Guild, Crossing Shop]] but be prepared to pay a hefty sum for it. Regardless of the amount paid, they are a worthwhile investment and will provide you with something to appraise at all times.

	===[[~~Tactics~~]]===		===[[Trading]]===
⚫	Tactics is the offensive counterpart of the [[Defending]] skill. Offensive in nature, it allows you to identify weaknesses in your opponent's defenses and exploit them. Since it is a Lore skill and you are required to train a single weapon, it is advisable to train it to some degree. If you're going to focus on fighting to a greater degree, it becomes even more important.

	===Trading===
	Next to Appraisal, this is a hard requirement for advancement, as well as the defining skill for a Trader. Trading, is what makes us Traders. Your first ranks should be learned by foraging branches for Mags or Old Maisey. Past that, selling items to the pawn shop, bundles of skins to the furrier, local provincial contract trading, [[Task]]s from various NPCs, and completing crafting work orders will be staples until further means of learning become available.		Next to Appraisal, this is a hard requirement for advancement, as well as the defining skill for a Trader. Trading, is what makes us Traders. Your first ranks should be learned by foraging branches for Mags or Old Maisey. Past that, selling items to the pawn shop, bundles of skins to the furrier, local provincial contract trading, [[Task]]s from various NPCs, and completing crafting work orders will be staples until further means of learning become available.

	===Scholarship===		===[[Scholarship]]===
	Scholarship is all but required for Traders. It is gained through listening to and teaching classes (both of which can be done while doing just about everything else, including combat!), STUDYing crafting books, studying primers for Origami, reading books in libraries, and many other ways that can be found on the [[Scholarship]] page.		Scholarship is all but required for Traders. It is gained through listening to and teaching classes (both of which can be done while doing just about everything else, including combat!), STUDYing crafting books, studying primers for Origami, reading books in libraries, and many other ways that can be found on the [[Scholarship]] page.

	===Performance===		===[[Performance]]===
	A popular skill choice for Traders due to the ability to train this skill nearly anywhere. Also, you can both {{com\|APPRAISE}} and {{com\|ANALYZE}} your instrument to train the appraisal skill.		A popular skill choice for Traders due to the ability to train this skill nearly anywhere. Also, you can both {{com\|APPRAISE}} and {{com\|ANALYZE}} your instrument to train the appraisal skill.

			===[[Tactics]]===
		⚫	Tactics is the offensive counterpart of the [[Defending]] skill. Offensive in nature, it allows you to identify weaknesses in your opponent's defenses and exploit them. Since it is a Lore skill and you are required to train a single weapon, it is advisable to train it to some degree. If you're going to focus on fighting to a greater degree, it becomes even more important.

	==[[Survival Skillset\|Survival Skills]]==		==[[Survival Skillset\|Survival Skills]]==

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	As a Trader you '''must''' train this skill. The guild has a requirement that you gain a few ranks every circle in order to advance to the next circle. However, Traders have an edge in this field. Beyond the standard training methods of appraising untied bundles and gem pouches, we also have access to [[Trader Jewelry]] which has expanded appraisal values over normal items in order to teach us better. You can get a few pieces within the [[Trader Guild, Crossing Shop]] but be prepared to pay a hefty sum for it. Regardless of the amount paid, they are a worthwhile investment and will provide you with something to appraise at all times.		As a Trader you '''must''' train this skill. The guild has a requirement that you gain a few ranks every circle in order to advance to the next circle. However, Traders have an edge in this field. Beyond the standard training methods of appraising untied bundles and gem pouches, we also have access to [[Trader Jewelry]] which has expanded appraisal values over normal items in order to teach us better. You can get a few pieces within the [[Trader Guild, Crossing Shop]] but be prepared to pay a hefty sum for it. Regardless of the amount paid, they are a worthwhile investment and will provide you with something to appraise at all times.

	===Tactics===		===[[Tactics]]===
	Tactics is the offensive counterpart of the [[Defending]] skill. Offensive in nature, it allows you to identify weaknesses in your opponent's defenses and exploit them. Since it is a Lore skill and you are required to train a single weapon, it is advisable to train it to some degree. If you're going to focus on fighting to a greater degree, it becomes even more important.		Tactics is the offensive counterpart of the [[Defending]] skill. Offensive in nature, it allows you to identify weaknesses in your opponent's defenses and exploit them. Since it is a Lore skill and you are required to train a single weapon, it is advisable to train it to some degree. If you're going to focus on fighting to a greater degree, it becomes even more important.