Saxum Blacksmithy
"Do ya think you could slow down?!" Jajul cried as he struggled to keep up with Borca's steady pace. "You're gonna kill me!"
Borca replied, "For cryin' out loud! How many times am I going to have to say it? Outline, shape, refine, heat! It's not that hard!"
Jajul had spent the past few lessons taking diligent notes. After learning the basics of blacksmithing, skills he already knew, he finally got to request a lesson. He had begun to make his first sword, yet he still had to grasp the finer points of detailing. In order to keep up appearances, Borca had instructed him to gain weight, grow facial hair, and exercise more often. What he hadn't told Jajul, however, was how he was supposed to go about gaining these facets. Jajul hadn't gained much weight, but he had gained a black eye while walking to his inn. Street hoodlums had never given him a hard time back in Arlad. Then again, the city hadn't been in war. Jajul had never had any reason to dislike the elves, but recent events had led him to the certain conclusions regarding their nature. He had taken note to be on his guard more often than not, especially once tales had been told of the recent assassinations in the city. The town had been menacing when he arrived. When the time came, and he knew it would, he'd be the one behind the scenes. Then, he'd be ready.