A Modest Proposal (Marcus Braeden)

by **Gunho Ma** on January 4th, 2012, 8:11 am

The dao looked practically finished, there was just the issue of the handle and the guard left to be forged into position. Gunho watched in rapt attention as the hilt was constructed in much was same fashion as the blade itself was forged. A piece of metal, heated then hammered out to a form that could be easily taken into a hand and held firmly in a tight fist became the hilt and it was quickly joined by a crossguard with his specifications.

Then Marcus melded them together through heat, merging blade, handle and guard seamlessly into a proper weapon on war. When he was finished the item looked as menacing as any dao he'd ever seen in the past. The only difference here was that it shone almost silver instead of golden like the dao he'd seen in lhavit.

"Leather." he decided firmly. "I think it doesn't absorb sweat as easily so it wouldn't need to be replaced often. If the dao becomes damaged somehow can I bring it back to you for repairs? I would naturally pay you for your work though I'll avoid putting this thing through abuse for as long as I can."

"Its a wonderful swords Sir Marcus, I am honored to have had a man as skilled as you forge my weapon for me." he bowed again at the waist, showing a sign of respect and gratitude.

by **Marcus Braeden** on January 5th, 2012, 2:09 am

Marcus nodded and retrieved a few bands of leather, which he neatly wrapped around the hilt of the Dao. He then proceeded to put the final touches on the weapon, first by paying the grinder another visit. This time when he pressed the blade against the stone, he was aiming to sharpen it. After a few minutes Marcus had completed sharpening the weapon, complete with a full single edged blade, and the edge on both sides of the blade toward the top, so the sword was capable of thrusting. Marcus then proceeded to polish the blade with a rag that he used to polish all his weapons. As Marcus twisted the blade in the light, the rays reflected off the blade brilliantly, almost illuminating the blade. Finally Marcus handed the blade over to Gunho.

"I doubt you will be needing repairs for a good while, but if something does happen just bring it by" Marcus chuckled as Gunho bowed. He wasn't used to being addressed so formally, although perhaps the would soon change. "Well, it was indeed a pleasure to craft such a fine blade for you. I hope it does you well" Marcus stated as he collected the coins left by Gunho. As Gunho left the Ironworks, Marcus gathered his things and placed his tools back where he had originally collected them. He hung is apron up, and walked out to the front, where customers purchased weapons. He placed the coins he collected in front of the clerk, stating "This is that boys payment," pointing at the boy who had just left. Marcus followed, and began to make his way towards the Rearing Stallion, before all the light faded away.

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by **Chevalier** on January 12th, 2012, 7:21 am

Gunho Ma

LORE

Location: The Ironworks of Syliras
Cold Steel

EXPERIENCE

Skill	XP Earned
Rhetoric	2
Weaponsmithing	1
Observation	4

Marcus

LORE

Weaponry: Dao Construction
Cold Steel Forging

EXPERIENCE

Skill	XP Earned
Interrogation	1
Weaponsmithing	4
Teaching	2

Storyteller Notes

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