Weed headed to the Sculptor’s Guild. Surprisingly there was a large number of people gathered.
Chattering
“Rather than plain wood, high quality patterned wood seems to be better for making artistic sculptures.”
“I’m certain that rare trees give more proficiency.
Novice sculptors!
Because of Weed’s actions in the Kingdom of Rosenheim, more people began to choose sculptors. In other places it was hard to be a sculptor. That was why there were a lot of sculptors in Rhodium.
Information exchanges about sculpting development was taking place.
Weed walked up to the second floor.
The first floor instructor knew how to deal with basic sculpting. How to cut wood, how to make shapes, how to use a carving knife, and other basic knowledge.
However, the second floor instructor gave special quests and skills information.
Weed went up to the receptionist on the second floor.
“I wish to learn moonlight sculpting.”
The elderly receptionist blinked.
“What sculpting?”
“Moonlight sculpting.”
“Have I heard of moonlight sculpting? I’m old so I can’t really remember. I don’t think I have possibly heard about it?”
The elderly receptionist looked like he had no idea.
“There is however a person that introduces people to create sculptures and is more knowledgeable about such things than me in Rhodium.”
“Who is he?”
The old man pointed to a middle aged man in the corner.
“He’s Rhodium’s finest sculptor so he’s the one you need to ask about sculptor related questions. But you must have a modest sculpting level or he will not be willing to talk to you.”
“Thank you.”
Weed went up to the sculptor. He had a carving knife and was making a wood sculpture.
“Nowadays its a problem that young people have no patience. Patience is unrivaled. Patience! When things start to hurt a little or get annoying they give up and they can’t taste the pleasure of fine sculpting? Ah, tsk tsk!”
The mumbling continued endlessly.
That was probably because a large number of people started choosing sculptor recently without knowing about the hardships it entails. The sculptor poured out stirred and disinterested complaints. He tended to not raise his head when others came near.
Weed immediately initiated his flattery.
“You’re an excellent sculptor.”
“I hear that alot. I’m sick and tired of hearing it.”
For a sculptor that was the best compliment but he did not even budge.
Weed looked at the shape of the wood in his hands.
“Elven elkwood..”
“Whoa! It appears you have traveled around and learned a little bit about sculpting.”
The sculptors desires was hidden in his way of speaking. Still, the sculptor was concentrated on his work and didn’t look up.
‘Maybe it wasn’t good enough?’
Weed looked closely at the wood he was using. He had tried using the material several times. It was a bit expensive. It was also thick and hard.
‘The material itself isn’t much.’
The elven elkwood was rounded by the sculptor to make a bowl.
“In this world things need forms.”
“Huh? What do you mean?”
“Aren’t there people out there that would rather make a commodities than works of art?”
“Then you consider this bowl I sculpted to be trivial?”
“Not at all. What I am thinking are original sculptures. Art came about to fit human needs.”
“It looks like you wish to know something. Come and sit down.”
The sculptor willing gave up the seat next to him.
People with high pride are often not given enough recognition in the art world.
Art from the beginning did not start as art. Painting, music, and sculpting began depending on need and then sublimated into art. At the heart of it was its application.
Weed knew what to say and that created the right level of intimacy with the sculptor.
But that was natural for Weed.
He saved quite a bit of money by carving his own cooking tools. Stone table, wooden spatula, and frying pan! He even sculpting a barrel for seasonings. Weed beckoned the sculptor to take a short break.
“It seems that you and I can have a conversation. Since we are colleagues walking down the same road after all.”
“Thank you. I wish to ask you a question about sculpting.”
Weed politely asked the sculptor who readily answered.
“What is it that you wish to know about sculpting?”
“Do you know about moonlight sculpting?
“Moonlight sculpting? Those that reach the pinnacle of earthly sculpting can learn light sculpting. People tend not to believe. It is an impractical story.”
“Impractical story?”
“Yea, it is one from sculpting...if you want to learn moonlight sculpting then you need to know its origins. Here take this.”
The sculptor reached into his bag and pulled out an ore and gave it to Weed.
“It’s hard to cut precious ore to make sculptures. It is not easy to shape ore. There is a large risk and it dulls hundreds of carving knives. However, if you wish to learn about moonlight sculpting then you need to make light on your own.”
Ttiring!