Xanaphia
Evil Midweek Cutie
- Joined
- Sep 28, 2013
“I need new armor,” Aurianna announced, when she arrived at the temple blacksmith. “And I need you to restore this spear to prime fighting condition.” She explained, handing him the golden spear she had taken from the battlefield the day before.
“I heard you slain The Horned Lord with this, that true?” The blacksmith asked, examining the weapon closely. She nodded as a proud smile grew upon her lips. The Blacksmith let out an appreciative whistle, stroking his long greying beard. He was well into his fifties, but still built like a rock, stout and sturdy.
“The base of this weapon is quite solid, not much to here but apply a whetstone to the head. I would rework the fitting right here, so it will support the tip better, harder for it to come off in the heat of battle. I wrap some leather around this end, for improved grip. It’s would be a sin before Hemares to do much more,” he said, referencing the God of crafting and innovation. “Yeah I can have this ready for you tomorrow. You said you need armor, too. Let’s see, you wear…a breastplate?” He led her to the back of the forge.
“I did, yeah, but I think I might want something lighter, easier to move in. Maybe chain?” she suggested. He nodded.
“Yeah maybe a tight chain shirt. It won’t limit your movement hardly any, and it will provide basic protecting against slashing and piercing weapons. Of course it won’t help you against bludgeoning, and it’s not hard to get past it, if your foe is determined.” He clarified, pulling out a chain shirt that was mostly completed. “Try this on.”
It was a black leather chest piece with interlocking chains on the inside for extra support. In the center was a large golden cross, with red inlay. It was a bit loose on her yet, but she liked that it was light, yet sturdy. The black smith took her measurements, when he got an inspired look in his eyes.
“Why don’t we try some solid metal bracers? It will give you a nice degree of protection without limiting your movement much. Especially since your arms are going to the part you opponent can reach when you are using that spear.” He retrieved a pair from a shelf, strapping them to her forearms. They were impressive, a deep crimson with gilded crosses, efficiently crafted for maximum protecting at minimal encumberance. “We can add some metal plates to your sides around your stomach and thighs. They will be on the outside, and separately attached, so if you are in the field and finding they are getting the way more than not, you can remove them yourself. “ He demonstrated to her how they worked, and she liked the flexibility they provided her.
“Thank you, this is amazing,” she enthused. Looking into the mirror, she felt like a real warrior again.
By early afternoon, her armor was fitted to her figure, and she left to find Jeorom. She needed to get her life back to the way things were, and Jeorom was a big part of that. She found him in the training yard, and she made eye contact, waving him over to her. He approached her cautiously.
“New armor? It suits you,” He said, looking her over. She smiled, pushing some hair back behind her ear.
“I wanted to apologize about last night,” she started, while he shook his head vigorously. He started to speak but she cut him off, “No, I insist. What happened to me had nothing to do with you, and I shouldn't treat you like it does. So, I want to make it up to you. Maybe this evening you could pick us up some food, and meet me in my room? We could have dinner together.”
She had business to tend to before spending an intimate evening with Jeorom and that business took her towards the dungeons. Towards Matthias.
“I heard you slain The Horned Lord with this, that true?” The blacksmith asked, examining the weapon closely. She nodded as a proud smile grew upon her lips. The Blacksmith let out an appreciative whistle, stroking his long greying beard. He was well into his fifties, but still built like a rock, stout and sturdy.
“The base of this weapon is quite solid, not much to here but apply a whetstone to the head. I would rework the fitting right here, so it will support the tip better, harder for it to come off in the heat of battle. I wrap some leather around this end, for improved grip. It’s would be a sin before Hemares to do much more,” he said, referencing the God of crafting and innovation. “Yeah I can have this ready for you tomorrow. You said you need armor, too. Let’s see, you wear…a breastplate?” He led her to the back of the forge.
“I did, yeah, but I think I might want something lighter, easier to move in. Maybe chain?” she suggested. He nodded.
“Yeah maybe a tight chain shirt. It won’t limit your movement hardly any, and it will provide basic protecting against slashing and piercing weapons. Of course it won’t help you against bludgeoning, and it’s not hard to get past it, if your foe is determined.” He clarified, pulling out a chain shirt that was mostly completed. “Try this on.”
It was a black leather chest piece with interlocking chains on the inside for extra support. In the center was a large golden cross, with red inlay. It was a bit loose on her yet, but she liked that it was light, yet sturdy. The black smith took her measurements, when he got an inspired look in his eyes.
“Why don’t we try some solid metal bracers? It will give you a nice degree of protection without limiting your movement much. Especially since your arms are going to the part you opponent can reach when you are using that spear.” He retrieved a pair from a shelf, strapping them to her forearms. They were impressive, a deep crimson with gilded crosses, efficiently crafted for maximum protecting at minimal encumberance. “We can add some metal plates to your sides around your stomach and thighs. They will be on the outside, and separately attached, so if you are in the field and finding they are getting the way more than not, you can remove them yourself. “ He demonstrated to her how they worked, and she liked the flexibility they provided her.
“Thank you, this is amazing,” she enthused. Looking into the mirror, she felt like a real warrior again.
By early afternoon, her armor was fitted to her figure, and she left to find Jeorom. She needed to get her life back to the way things were, and Jeorom was a big part of that. She found him in the training yard, and she made eye contact, waving him over to her. He approached her cautiously.
“New armor? It suits you,” He said, looking her over. She smiled, pushing some hair back behind her ear.
“I wanted to apologize about last night,” she started, while he shook his head vigorously. He started to speak but she cut him off, “No, I insist. What happened to me had nothing to do with you, and I shouldn't treat you like it does. So, I want to make it up to you. Maybe this evening you could pick us up some food, and meet me in my room? We could have dinner together.”
She had business to tend to before spending an intimate evening with Jeorom and that business took her towards the dungeons. Towards Matthias.