"None at all?" Daja said, frowning. "I don't see how you could possibly 'automate' smithing. Without a smith, there is no craftsmanship, no experience, no skill."

The idea of a world without smiths was...disturbing, to Daja. As disturbing as it was to hear about worlds without magic.

"I am sure you will be welcome, Kendra," she said politely. "And you are correct: the different Departments will collaborate if need be."