Amidst the applause and chattering, one hand rose up. It was a runesmith with a thin, tall build and a full brown beard. More than a runesmith, the guy looked like a watch repairman with his glasses. Damian gestured for him to speak up.
"Lord Keeper, the 'hardest' and most defining part of runesmithing is to master a spell and create tools of increasing grade to progress as a true runesmith one creation at a time. Your invention is amazing and could accomplish a lot if used correctly. But the profession that requires years of training suddenly feels less exclusive with it now."
Before Damian could reply, another old man with a slightly rounder shape and relatively nicer clothes spoke up without waiting for his turn.
"Lord Keeper, if your molds make entry-level inscription easy, the traditional mentorship chain breaks, threatening guild hierarchies. The whole runesmithing business will take a hit."
