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| − | Anvils are required to build | + | Anvils are required to build [[forge]]s, either conventional or [[magma forge|magma powered]]. At least one is absolutely required if your fortress intends to do ''any'' metalworking whatsoever, including [[weaponsmith]]ing, [[armorsmith]]ing, [[metalsmith]]ing and [[metal crafter|metal crafting]]. |
Smithing an anvil uses the metalsmith skill. | Smithing an anvil uses the metalsmith skill. | ||
| − | Since the only way to ''make'' an anvil is with a metalsmith's forge, your first anvil must be sourced from outside of your colony. Anvils require three | + | Since the only way to ''make'' an anvil is with a metalsmith's forge, your first anvil must be sourced from outside of your colony. Anvils require three [[metal]] [[bar]]s to be [[smith]]ed at a forge - once you have one to begin with. As this is an infinite loop, the origins of the first anvil are hard to discern[[#Anvil_Origins?|*]]. |
== Acquiring an Anvil == | == Acquiring an Anvil == | ||
| − | During your first summer, an immigrant | + | During your first summer, an immigrant [[metalsmith]] will arrive, carrying a standard (no quality) iron anvil. Once you have enough [[noble]]s that your [[liaison]] arrives with the autumn [[caravan]], you will be able to request additional anvils (at a significant price). |
| − | Once you have an anvil and have built a | + | Once you have an anvil and have built a [[forge]], smithing an anvil requires three bars of metal. |
| − | Tearing down a forge retrieves the anvil used to build it, which can then be stored, traded, | + | Tearing down a forge retrieves the anvil used to build it, which can then be stored, traded, [[melt]]ed, or re-used to build another forge. |
== Anvil Properties == | == Anvil Properties == | ||
| − | Anvils may be made of | + | Anvils may be made of [[iron]], [[steel]] or [[adamantine]]. The material used does not seem to affect the performance of the forge. Neither does the anvil's quality, although anvils have a high [[value|base cost]], so quality greatly increases their value. |
| − | Anvils are considered | + | Anvils are considered [[furniture]] and will be stored in a furniture [[stockpile]] if not utilized in a forge. |
== Anvil Origins? == | == Anvil Origins? == | ||
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| − | :* One theory of the anvils origin is that a dwarf struck by a | + | :* One theory of the anvils origin is that a dwarf struck by a [[strange mood]] made one of [[stone]] or [[bone]]. Another more radical theory put forward by dwarven [[philosopher]] [[Main:Urist|Urist]] McTaggart 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 an angry [[mayor]] who had a strange fondness for [[glass]]. |
| − | :* Another theory, and the usually-accepted myth, is that the first anvil was created by the first Dwarf, the Mountain King himself. This is documented in the research journal, "[[On the origins of dwarves]]." | + | :* Another theory, and the usually-accepted myth, is that the first anvil was created by the first Dwarf, the Mountain King himself. This is documented in the research journal, "[[Main:On the origins of dwarves|On the origins of dwarves]]." |
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Anvils are required to build forges, either conventional or magma powered. At least one is absolutely required if your fortress intends to do any metalworking whatsoever, including weaponsmithing, armorsmithing, metalsmithing and metal crafting.
Smithing an anvil uses the metalsmith skill.
Since the only way to make an anvil is with a metalsmith's forge, your first anvil must be sourced from outside of your colony. Anvils require three metal bars to be smithed at a forge - once you have one to begin with. As this is an infinite loop, the origins of the first anvil are hard to discern*.
Acquiring an Anvil
During your first summer, an immigrant metalsmith will arrive, carrying a standard (no quality) iron anvil. Once you have enough nobles that your liaison arrives with the autumn caravan, you will be able to request additional anvils (at a significant price).
Once you have an anvil and have built a forge, smithing an anvil requires three bars of metal.
Tearing down a forge retrieves the anvil used to build it, which can then be stored, traded, melted, or re-used to build another forge.
Anvil Properties
Anvils may be made of iron, steel or adamantine. 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.
Anvils are considered furniture and will be stored in a furniture stockpile if not utilized in a forge.
Anvil Origins?
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- One theory of the anvils origin is that a dwarf struck by a strange mood made one of stone or bone. Another more radical theory put forward by dwarven philosopher Urist McTaggart 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 an angry mayor who had a strange fondness for glass.
- Another theory, and the usually-accepted myth, is that the first anvil was created by the first Dwarf, the Mountain King himself. This is documented in the research journal, "On the origins of dwarves."
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