User blog comment:IceFireWarden0/Elder Scrolls VI- An Analysis/@comment-114.79.49.100-20130801132041/@comment-86.45.14.97-20130803141351

It always amazed me that Smithing is so easy to roflstomp your way to 100.

I mean COME ON, Elven, Glass, Dwarven, Orcish, Daedric, Ebony and Dragon smithing are available just because you said so? Rubbish. The Orcs are supposed to jealously guard their secrets. We should've had to go see them to learn this. Same with Elven.

Dwarven could've been learned from the Lexicon. Would have made more sense that way.

Glass... um, a book or series of books. Same with Ebony.

Daedric would have been a nice bonus for completing a Daedric Quest.

Dragon Smithing could've been gained from an Ancient and non-hostile dragon that harbours people no ill will and will require proof that you are Dovahkiin, and shouting will not do. Absorbing a named Dragon's soul in his presence would do it.