Right. "Artists" (as opposed to "Craftsmen with artistic talents") are non-productive* members of society, and will only be found where there are surpluses of resources to support them.
*Not knocking artists per se, but a sculptor or painter doesn't aid community survival under normal circumstances.
> I wonder, though--is there a particular cult that makes all those holy
> icons, or is each cult supposed to produce icons of its own god? If it's
the
> latter, you might find artistic ability popping up in the strangest
> places--e.g. a Uroxi who uses his "Worship of Urox" skill to improvise a
> "make icon of Urox" skill?
Usually make your own. I don't see Urox having much in the way of "Icons" - a skull onna stick is good enough! But a Humakti with a carefully-crafted sword, a beuatifully-woven Orventili peace rug, or an Orstani's carved doorposts are probably made either by the owner, or a member of his cult who has a talent for it. On the other hand, if you want a metal object, go to the Gustbran Devotee, a wooden object go to Orstan, woven things - various subcults of Ernalda, etc.
Roderick
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