Altinova, the Land of Blacksmiths

Don't tell me!... Dorin's alive? He ain't returned, has he? Only he could craft something as- ahem I mean, it's a decent weapon, but you'll notice how it ain't very durable. Nope. What that weapon needs is my signature Black Crystal bonding technique. If you ain't already heard, I'm somewhat of an expert on the matter! What? Dorin didn't make this? ... ... Haha, you halfwit, of course I knew that! Knew the moment I saw it. Was just testing you, kid! Besides, Dorin couldn't have made it 'cause he's long gone. A relic! I simply meant to praise whoever did make it for trying to imitate Dorin's outdated techniques. So who was it? Was it Tulem? That lad over there? Of course, of course! It actually looked quite crude!

I simply meant to praise whoever made this in their attempt to recreate Dorin Morgrim's outdated techniques. I could tell it was a fake as soon as I laid eyes on it!

Did you really meet all three legendary blacksmiths? I'm honored to know that they evaluated my weapon! Nah mate, I'm not disappointed they thought my weapon could use some improvements. In this trade, it takes decades to reach the heights they have. What sort of world would we live in if everything could be done perfectly the first time around? World don't work like that. I can use the criticism to improve my techniques for next time. I have no time to waste. Need to get back to the grind straight away! You wait and see. My next weapon won't only surpass my last one, It'll be a masterpiece known all over Altinova!