Has nobody told Stephanivien his outfit is an injury waiting to happen?

[lolicon09]

The reason blacksmiths are shirtless when they do their work is that their body sweat protects them from the sparks.

It also gives a big craftsmanship boost

[TyrTry]

The reason blacksmiths are shirtless when they do their work is that their body sweat protects them from the sparks.

It is moments like this I realize how much of a wuss I truly am. A spark flies at me and I immediately go "STRANGER DANGER! STOP DROP AND ROLL!"

[MsQi]

Nevermind him, what about Estinien? It's a wonder someone hasn't lost an eye!...

[Gula]

Now there's a picture you can hear.

Even down to the "You Died" just 10 seconds before.

[Caitlinzulu]

And it looks very hot too. :P

[DPZ2]

The reason blacksmiths are shirtless when they do their work is that their body sweat protects them from the sparks.

Blacksmiths protected their clothing from sparks by wearing leather aprons that look similar to the ones worn by modern blacksmiths. The apron also served another purpose, as no amount of body sweat will protect you from a metal splash.

Fantasy art may sometimes depict a blacksmith as shirtless, a sleeveless tunic under the leather apron was more likely.

You encounter Brithael with a sleeveless tunic that is designed with a Fantasy flair.

[Morningstar1337]

Blacksmiths protected their clothing from sparks by wearing leather aprons that look similar to the ones worn by modern blacksmiths. The apron also served another purpose, as no amount of body sweat will protect you from a metal splash.

Fantasy art may sometimes depict a blacksmith as shirtless, a sleeveless tunic under the leather apron was more likely.

You encounter Brithael with a sleeveless tunic that is designed with a Fantasy flair.

Conversely Gerolt and Grenolt were of the shirtless fanservice variety

[DPZ2]

Conversely Gerolt and Grenolt were of the shirtless fanservice variety

And my favorite armor is the Coliseum gear set ... and my crafters glamour using the South Seas Talisman.

Shirtless is great, just don't want folks out there thinking that "body sweat" is the only protection an IRL blacksmith uses.

[Morningstar1337]

And my favorite armor is the Coliseum gear set ... and my crafters glamour using the South Seas Talisman.

Shirtless is great, just don't want folks out there thinking that "body sweat" is the only protection an IRL blacksmith uses.

I know, I just wanted to point out the contrasts.

[Edax]

Blacksmiths protected their clothing from sparks by wearing leather aprons that look similar to the ones worn by modern blacksmiths. The apron also served another purpose, as no amount of body sweat will protect you from a metal splash.

Fantasy art may sometimes depict a blacksmith as shirtless, a sleeveless tunic under the leather apron was more likely.

You encounter Brithael with a sleeveless tunic that is designed with a Fantasy flair.

I did research into blacksmiths for a writing project long ago and they did indeed go shirtless, but for the express purpose of protecting against sparks. They indeed wear protection during the smelting process.