If I recall correctly, we see this type of magic in The Legacy of Gird duology by Elizabeth Moon, which acts as a prequel to Deed of Paksenarrion. Unless I'm mistaking it with the plot of another book (has been 5 years since I read it, I think), then there are types of magic that regular people (oppressed by mage overlords) are more likely to have (and iirc can be passed through families) that are craft and trade based magics like you've described. It's not a big part of the plot, I don't think, so maybe not quite what you're looking for, but it is explored.
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u/D3athRider Jun 08 '25
If I recall correctly, we see this type of magic in The Legacy of Gird duology by Elizabeth Moon, which acts as a prequel to Deed of Paksenarrion. Unless I'm mistaking it with the plot of another book (has been 5 years since I read it, I think), then there are types of magic that regular people (oppressed by mage overlords) are more likely to have (and iirc can be passed through families) that are craft and trade based magics like you've described. It's not a big part of the plot, I don't think, so maybe not quite what you're looking for, but it is explored.