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− | + | Anvils are required to build a [[metalsmith's forge]]. They are a vital item if your fortress intends to do any metalworking whatsoever. | |
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− | + | Since the only way to <i>make</i> an anvil is with a metalsmith's forge, your first anvil must be sourced from outside of your colony. Apart from that, anvils require three [[metal]] [[bars]] to be made. As this is an infinite loop, the origins of the first anvil are hard to discern. | |
− | + | One theory is that a dwarf struck by a [[Strange mood]] made one of [[stone]] or [[bone]]. Another more radical theory put forward by dwarven [[Philosopher]] Sodel Tomemfikod is that the first one was made of [[wood]] in a similar manner. This was deemed a heresy and he was later sentenced to be hammered for being a [[elf]] sympathizer by a mad [[mayor]] who had a strange fondness for [[glass]]. | |
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+ | An anvil is included by default in starting equipment. If you choose not to bring an anvil, you are usually able to [[trade]] for one with the dwarven (autumn) and [[human]] [[caravan]] that often carry [[iron]] anvils at a cost of 1000☼, and [[steel]] anvils at a cost of 3000☼. If not, you may also request one from the [[dwarven liaison]] or [[human]] [[guild representative]], if you are willing to pay an increased price to guarantee that at least one anvil arrives in the second year/third year. Note that it is presently useless to request the more-expensive steel anvil as there is no difference in productivity. | ||
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== Acquiring an Anvil == | == Acquiring an Anvil == | ||
− | + | You may bring an anvil with you on embark, at the cost of 1000 points. However, some players choose to forego this and instead spend the points for other purposes. An anvil will usually be available for purchase from the dwarven caravan in the first autumn, but it is not guaranteed. An anvil from a caravan will cost 1000 if made of iron, or 3000 if made of steel. | |
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== Anvil Properties == | == Anvil Properties == | ||
− | Anvils may be made of [[iron]], [[steel]] or [[adamantine]]. | + | Anvils may be made of [[iron]], [[steel]] or [[adamantine]]. (Dwarves in [[strange mood]]s can make anvils out of any metal.) The material used does not seem to affect the performance of the forge. Neither does the anvil's quality, although anvils have a high base cost, so quality greatly increases their value. Smithing an anvil requires three bars of metal. |
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− | + | Anvils are considered furniture and will be stored in a furniture [[stockpile]] if not utilized in a forge. | |
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