Ranks: 1
XP Cost: 10
Learn Time: 12
Skill Point Cost: 2/page
Self-Teach :No
Pre-Requisite: 2nd Level Arcane; Scribing
Debarment: –
Limitation: Bookbinding Kit
Rarity: Rare
Description:
A wizard with this skill is familiar with the process of assembling a book. Grimoire binding is a demanding task; the pages must be glued or sewn to a common backing of some kind, protected by various kinds of varnishes or treatments, and then fastened to a strong and durable cover. Additional chemicals or compounds to ward off mildew and deter moths and bookworms are a necessary precaution.
Grimoire binding is especially helpful for a wizard assembling a spell book. Normally, a wizard must pay a bookbinder 50 units per page for a standard spell book, or 100 units per page for a traveling spell book. A wizard who does this work himself reduces these costs by 50%, although the process takes at least two weeks, plus one day per five pages. If the character doubles his skill expenditure per page, his spell book gains one Resist Destruction due to the quality and craftsmanship of the work. In addition, the wizard must spend additional skill if he is dealing with unusual or unsuitable materials, such as metal sheets for pages or dragon scales for a cover.
