Pride of a Craftsman
The crew meets Galadar, a Draph and famed craftsman. It turns out that an axe (Captain) just got was forged by Galadar in his younger years. Galadar claims the axe is subpar work and tries to take it back, but the crew argues that it's a fine weapon. The impressed Galadar offers to join the crew.
(Captain)'s crew is at the Knickknack Shack stocking up for their journey.
With new equipment in hand, the crew is about to leave when a voice from behind stops them.
???: Oi! Aye, you bairns with the lizard.
Vyrn: I ain't no lizard! You need something or what?
Galadar: Aye. The name's Galadar. Mind if I take a look at the axe you bought?
Vyrn: Sure... if looking is all you wanna do. You okay with that, (Captain)?
Galadar: Thanks a lot.
I'll give it right back...
Lyria: Wow... I don't think it's good to have an axe that close to your face. What are you looking for?
Galadar: Bwahaha! This is definitely the one!
Galadar: Never thought I'd see it in a place like this! Wonders never cease!
Vyrn: What's your deal?
I don't see what's so funny...
Galadar: I'm sorry, but this is hilarious from where I'm lookin'!
Galadar: And I have something I wanna ask... Could you see yer way to partin' with this axe?
- What? No.
- Why do you want it?
Choose: What? No.Galadar: Bwahaha! Sounds like you don't even wanna hear me out!
Galadar: I do have a reason for askin', you know.
Choose: Why do you want it?Galadar: Bwahaha! Sorry! I sure don't blame you for not wantin' to hand weapons over to strangers who don't explain themselves!
Galadar: I'll tell you, but promise you won't laugh...
Continue 1Galadar: Fact is, I actually forged that axe years ago. Back when I was young and new to the art.
Galadar: It looks more than a wee bit rough to me now. Definitely not my best work.
Galadar: I mean, I got a reputation as a skilled craftsman now.
Galadar: So I'm trying to get back all the half-baked junk I made back in the day. My pride's on the line here.
Vyrn: I thought you took an awfully critical look at that axe. Now I know why.
Lyria: But this axe... Do you really need to take it?
Galadar: Not for nothin' of course! I'll whip up something better to replace it.
Lyria: That's not what I'm worried about. It's just that this axe doesn't seem so bad.
Galadar: Well how about that!
I didn't think it to look at you, but you must know your way around the forge, eh?
Lyria: Not really. I don't know much about weapons or any of that stuff.
Lyria: But I do know something about people, and I sense that whoever made this put their heart and soul into it.
Galadar: Bwahaha! That's the funniest thing I've heard all day!
Galadar: Heart and soul, you say? I was definitely into it back then, y'know, to make up for my lack of skill...
Galadar: You know what? Go ahead and use it. I bet the axe would prefer that to being melted down anyway!
Vyrn: That's right! This baby's already proven itself in battle, so you better believe we'll take good care of it.
Galadar: Bwahaha! And while we're talking about things useful in battle, what do you say to me joinin' your crew?
Lyria: Huh?
I mean, we're always glad to have more people... but why?
Galadar: It's not every day you meet someone who sees to the heart of a weapon!
I couldn't ask for better travelin' companions.
Galadar: And I'm thinkin' you didn't buy the axe just to cut down trees.
I fancy you could keep a smith like me busy!
With a booming laugh shaking his great frame, the Draph craftsman joins (Captain)'s crew.
His unrivaled skill will benefit the crew greatly in the adventures to come.
The Skill of a Master
During a fight, Katalina's sword Rukalsa chips. Galadar says he needs a special ore to repair it, so the crew heads to a monster-infested mountain to find it.
After driving back a large pack of monsters, (Captain) and company have a chance to catch their breath.
Galadar: Oi! You lot better take care of your weapons after every battle.
Galadar: Swords and axes are more delicate than they look.
Vyrn: Got it! We'll be super careful! Right, (Captain)?
Katalina: Indeed. Speaking of which, I should take a look at my sword—
Katalina: Ahh! No! It can't be!
Vyrn: Are you okay, Katalina? You almost gave me a heart attack with that screaming!
Katalina: My sword... Rukalsa... has chipped...
Galadar: Bwahaha! I told you so!
Galadar: But weapons eventually break no matter what you do! Here, let me see it.
Galadar: Hm. This is nothin' to fret over. I'll reforge it for you right away.
Katalina: Really? Thank you!
Galadar: Bwahaha! Don't be thankin' me 'til I've done the work!
Galadar: I don't even have the materials to get started yet.
Vyrn: What happened? Why are you crouching down all of a sudden? Does your stomach hurt?
Galadar: You kiddin'? Draph stomachs can digest just about anything!
Galadar: I was just feelin' the earth here, and it's tellin' me we can find the ore I need in the mountains nearby.
Lyria: Wow! You can sense that just by touching the dirt?
Galadar: I wasn't lucky enough to be born in a place like Valtz where blacksmiths have it so easy.
Galadar: I lived with the earth and learned to understand it naturally.
Katalina: I see! That's good to hear... Then let's head to the mountains right away!
Katalina: Everybody ready? There have been a lot of reports of monsters there, but I won't let them stand in the way of repairing Rukalsa!
The Skill of a Master: Scene 2
As the crew proceeds through a cave in constant danger of collapsing due to Galadar's size, monsters appear.
Vyrn: This is such a cramped cave... I feel like I'm going to bash my head any second.
Galadar: Bwahaha! Just stick to the wall like the lizard you are! You'll be just fine.
Vyrn: I told you I ain't no lizard! But what about you? You seem to be bumping your head with every step.
Galadar: Bwahaha. Not to worry! My head's as hard as a rock!
Lyria: Um... But doesn't it hurt regardless?
Katalina: Hm? You know, I swear the cave shakes every time Galadar hits his head.
Galadar: Now that you mention it, small caves do tend to collapse around me. Wonder why.
Vyrn: It's obviously your fault, you big lug!
Vyrn: And of course monsters jump us while we're crawling around! Let's take care of them and get out of here!
The Skill of a Master: Scene 3
The crew safely obtains the ore. The skilled blacksmith Galadar fixes Rukalsa, much to the joy of Katalina, but he makes it a lot heavier to "strengthen" it.
(Captain) and company obtain the ore, and Galadar quickly repairs Rukalsa.
Katalina: Ugh... Galadar! What is the meaning of this?
Galadar: Hm? What do you mean?
Katalina: This weight! The chipped part is certainly fixed, but why's my sword so heavy?
Lyria: Katalina... If it's that heavy, why don't you put it down for a second?
Galadar: Bwahaha! You just don't get it, do you, lassie?
Galadar: Listen to me. Weight is power!
Galadar: The heavier your weapon, the better it is!
Katalina: That might be true, but you have to consider the person wielding it...
Galadar: Bwahaha! Just work out more!
Katalina: Ugh... I can't hold it any longer.
Vyrn: Whoa! Her sword plunged right into the ground!
Vyrn: Guess you better think carefully before asking Galadar to repair your weapons, huh, (Captain)?
In the end, Galadar ends up restoring Rukalsa's original weight so Katalina can wield it.
But he's always ready to pounce on any chance to power up someone's weapon by adding a bit of heft.
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