Idea I have for an article.

[zor_prime1]

I have an idea for an article for the Rifts and Fantasy settings that I'd like to see if anyone is interested in.

It's about demon/monster-hide leatherworking (mainly but not limited for armor). This trade is held secret by nomadic tribes in both settings. They take and can make leather items from the monster or demon skins. Now the cool part about this (and the reason for the trade secret) is that they can magically imbue these items if so commissioned by the players. The magic in these items will allow the leather:
--to heal using P.P.E.
--to have some of the natural abilities of the creature (like chameleon or natural AR)
--may also include features (such as claws or spines) from the original creatures.

They'd definitely be magic items (though the tribes will sell non-magic leather items too). The intent of the article is to be flexible enough to let the requestor design his own leather item(s) out of the hide that they catch to their liking (within specific parameters).

In order to commission such items, the payment must include the hide of the monster or demon that they would like, plus some other items to help with the magic. And they'd have to do it in a reasonable enough time frame to make sure the items are still "fresh". I think these requirements, on top of the payment of an action of good will for the tribe, will make the article fun. At the same time, leaving the GM to be as lenient or difficult as s/he sees fit.

"A super durable wallet? Sure no problem. I have a wide selection over here. Pick your color. Now a super durable wallet that won't open for anyone but the owner and will heal itself if you get shot in the butt? That will cost you a lot extra."


Any feedback?

[Aramanthus]

I think your potential article has a great deal of potential! I think it is worth pursuing. You could give examples like your wallet for things that is available to purchase. And you could set aside some rules for people to come up with custom items you haven't thought about at the time you were writting the article. Definately write this article!

[sennin]

Sounds great! I say go for it.

[Tags]

No chaps?!

[Aramanthus]

Yeah no kidding! I suppose you might want to include a new OCC something like the Crocodile hunter.

[Aramanthus]

Well the OCC with that sort of feel to it. Sorry if I offended anyone with that preivious name of the potential OCC suggestion from my previous post.

[zor_prime1]

I'm not necessarily contemplating a new O.C.C. The nomadic tribes are meant to be NPC's only. I don't intend on giving any player character the ability to make these special items though a GM may allow them to learn the trade.

I may or may not include some new skills like trapping. I don't want to make the article too big and describe how to capture magic creatures and such. That's up to the creativity and resources of the player group. This will make these types of items more valuable. I'm sure a GM could always cook up an NPC to help out for the adventure.

Thanks for the feedback! It's a new resolution to get this written.

[Aramanthus]

Those sort of skills should be created and fleshed out to augment the whole idea of yours.