either i can't learn the mechanism crafting technique in fang cove or i'm using the wrong syntax.

oh. i can learn it. he just can't tell me about it.

ask brog about mechanism crafting
Brogir says, "I cannot tell you anything about that technique."

ask brog about mechanism crafting technique
Brogir stares blankly at you and says, "Come again?"

ask brog about learn mechanism crafting technique
Brogir nods and appears ready to instruct you with the technique of mechanism crafting.