It doubtlessly has military applications, and I assume it has already been put to use in those situations where it is appropriate. [The dhampir would not doubt this given the Free Cities' current penchant for stupid border skirmishes, but Alucard is well aware he is in public and his words hold at least a feathered pillow's worth of weight.

There. That's the castle done, the outline impossible and fairly detailed. He makes an approving noise at the whole of it, offering the object back to the people actually running the show.

The man he is speaking with has the kind of bearing that makes it clear waxing poetic about the arts is pointless. Better to try economics.]

But a tool can be endlessly adapted. These cities thrives on trade. The more options available to artisans of all stripes, the stronger the economy is in the long run.