Lenfarthing

Although not one of the most popular professions, a leatherworker is a must in any keep that wants to be known. From banners to armour, a skillful leatherworker will easily find work at any armory. A good leatherworker also has the skill to create archer armour that boosts their deadliness.

http://ffxiv.gamerescape.com/w/images/thumb/3/34/Atelier_Fen-Yll_Banner.jpg/790px-Atelier_Fen-Yll_Banner.jpg A Leatherworking Station.

Beginning

The basic tool of a leatherworker is a tanning rack. The tanning rack is used for all crafting dedicated to leatherworking. The basic material that every leatherworker has to have is an abundance of is leather, so contacting a breeder for trade is a good idea to start of your leatherworking journey. You will also create numerous smaller items, like saddles or item frames, that is a must to every person that decorates his home or keep. Most of the experience you gain through your levels will be from tanned leather, which will later be used in many other recipes, and leather armor, that is used to create other types of advanced armours.

Mastering The Skill

As your leatherworking improves, you realize that you can use skins from smaller animals and create tanned leather equal to the leather from bigger creatures. Studded armor (whether it's iron or gold) will be available to you as you get fair with your leatherworking skill. Such armours are known to be of great use for archers, as it increases their damage when using bows. Banners will also become an item that you will frequently make, as every town, nation, or a group likes to have a prideful sign to represent them. It is also good to point out that you are also able to create light-weight armour, which use is not yet known.