Overview
Renaissance Heroes offers a unique way of adding an additional emphasis to weapons you have acquired. Artisans and Masters of craftsmanship, that have revolutionized aspects of warfare and technical advancement, are at the ready to improve the specifications of your weapon. Supply the weapon, supplemental crafting materials and an amount of PT, and you are on your way to crafting a more uniquely specialized weapon.Crafting is not without some risk, so weigh your options carefully. While you may seek to improve specific technical attributes, you may weaken your weapon in other areas. Choose wisely!
Agricola
Born: Born in Germany to a family of merchants specializing in wool and fabrics.
Discipline: Specializing in Metallurgy, Mineralogy, Alchemy and Medicine. In addition to his technical advances in mining, he is well known for his investigation the diseases of mine workers and those of plague victims.
Biringuccio
Born: Born in Venice to a family of bridge and road engineers.
Discipline: Specializing in Metallurgy, Mineralogy, Chemistry and Engineering. He is renowned for his expertise in the study of chemistry and its application in the manufacture of artillery and engineering.
Donato
Born: Born in Florence to a family of Engineers.
Discipline: Specializing in Blacksmithing and Architecture. Donato’s work in designing arches and buttresses gave him acute insight into the various strengths and weaknesses of defenses and how to breach them. He turned his study to the offensive use of artillery and utilizing targeted damage for efficient attacks.
Durer
Born: Born in Germany to a family of Goldsmiths.
Discipline: Artist, Draftsman and Blacksmith. Durer apprenticed under his father in his shop, advancing in both the delicate artistry of gold-smithing and the use of the forge in working with various metals. His focus then turned towards firearms and increasing the battle effectiveness of military arms under the patronage of the Holy Roman Emperor.
Gilbert
Born: Born in England to a family of merchants.
Discipline: Chemistry, Medicine and Physics. Gilbert’s technical advances in the study of magnetic iron led to breakthroughs in understanding magnetic effect and electrical fields.
Palissy
Born: Born in France to a family of artisans.
Discipline: Alchemy, Chemistry and Medicine. With a deep interest in natural history, Palissy perfected alchemical solutions and methodology applied to a broad range of products; from earthenware enameling to advancements of hydraulics and their use in warfare.
Sanzio
Born: Born in Italy to a family of Architects.
Discipline: Sculptor, Architecture and Painting. A close associate and rival of Leonardo da Vinci, Sanzio ran a large workshop under the patronage of the Pope. His machinations and architectural expertise led to advances in long distance warfare.
Schneider
Born: Born in Germany to a noble family of great wealth.
Discipline: Blacksmithing, Metallurgy and Engineering. Schneider’s upbringing afforded him the financial capability to focus his efforts on increasing the military effectiveness of his province’s military might. He worked feverishly to increase the speed and durability of artillery used in the battlefield, earning him a title after meritious service under the Holy Roman Emperor.
Tartaglia
Born: Born in Milan to a governmental family.
Discipline: Mathematics, Engineering and Instrumentation. His groundbreaking work in ballistics and telemetry led to the creation of firing tables and advances in telemetry. His work with projectiles was groundbreaking and paved the way for advancement in artillery and cannon.