takes me three months but I finally made a good set of copper forge implements, tools ,weapons , and armor. I can't say it looks great but it will hold. I have also decided to explore a valley below my cave, it will be a few days journey. So I have been preparing for days and I think I'm ready. Fist I start laying out my tools and armor. I learned I can look at anything I made and inspect it to get the stats for them with the condition and durability, it helps me keep them maintained. "I need stronger metal's if I want to go on longer expeditions".
Mundane copper chisel
Quality:Common
Description: a well made chisel with a bone handle and replaceable copper head.
+50% stonecutting skill
Durability:50/50
Mundane copper hammer
Quality:Common
Description: a well made one handed hammer with a wood handle and 3LB copper head.
+50% stonecutting/metallurgy skill
Durability:50/50
Mundane copper axe
Quality:common
Description: a well made copper axe made with a 5 lb copper head and a smooth wood handle
+50% woodworking skill
Durability:50/50
Mundane copper spear
Quality:Common
Description:a well made 4ft spear with a fire sealed shaft and copper cap.
+20% piercing
Durability:50/50
Mundane copper knife
Quality:Common
Description: a well made knife with a bone handle and a through tang made of copper with a blade length of 4 inch's. With a bone sheath.
+20% piercing
Durability:50/50
Mundane copper handpick
Quality:Common
Description: a small pick meant for basic prospecting made with a wood handle and a 5 lb copper head.
+50% prospecting skill
Durability:50/50
Quality copper sword
Quality:Uncommon
Description: a skillfully made sword with great attention to quality. With a boiled bone handle and a double sided 3ft blade. With a large wood and bone sheath.
+75% slashing
+50% durability
Durability:75/75
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Mundane copper helm
Quality:Common
Description: a well made copper helm with leather inlay for comfort and straps to hold in place.
+10 head armor
Durability:50/50
Mundane copper bracers
Quality:Common
Description: a set of well made copper bracers with leather straps to hold in place
+10 arm armor
Durability:50/50
Mundane copper greaves
Quality:Common
Description: a well made set of greaves bound to leather leggings.
+12 leg armor
Durability:50/50
Mundane copper chest plate
Quality:Common
Description: a well made copper chest plate bound to a leather gambasin shirt.
+12 torso armor
Durability:50/50
Exceptional copper boots
Quality:Rare
Description: a set of copper boots made through a exhausting process and constant revision filled with the softest leather available and fur insoles. Sealed with sap and leather straps.
+25 foot armor
+ 50% endurance
+25% travel speed
Durability:100/100
Taking my time I equip my armor snug to my body finally feeling human, as I slide my helm on basic as it is I feel safe. I slide my sword into it's cool half bone and half wood sheath and strap it to my side. Then I put my axe on the other side in its holster. My chisel and hammer have loops of leather so they just swing from my belt. My pick is small so I fit it beside my axe in the same leather holster. Then I lay my spear to my side as my walking stick. Lastly I grab my new leather backpack that has simple supplies. A rock to sharpen my tools. Some jerky made from any animal I could get my hand on and cook. Pluss a shitty water skin that always adds a taste I can't say agrees with me.
Putting out all my fires, feeding the fish in my underground ponds, spreading the glow moss even farther, closing the door to my cave and locking the door with my basic lock( not a key lock more like move a rock and it can be opened lock). Looking out at the rising sun I start walking deeper and deeper into the forest. Animals all around, the sent of flowers and dung in the fresh air. " This air, I can't ever get over how more clean it is than that hell scape the industrial revolution made of my last life" taking a deep breath " aahhhhh always nice, I think I'm going crazy being alone out here. Hopefully there are people in this world more than fucking goblins I hate those things they stink like week old milk mixed with horse piss."
After hours of walking and mapping, climbing trees for vantage points. I take a break to for jerky and water. " This world is so new and clean but I'll be damned if it isn't full of magic. I hope I can learn some magic i can't wait to throw fire and fly , I'll be like a little dragon haha " after eating for a while I move on with sundown coming I should make it to the valley before nightfalls.
After finding a suitable spot for the night, a massive tree with branches that provide a natural canopy for me to rest. I secure myself on a sturdy branch and settle in, my armor and weapons within arm's reach.
"First night out in the open huh well I hope no magic squirrel tries to take my nuts haha"
As the morning sun casts its golden glow over the land, I continue my journey through the valley. The air feels charged with something I can't put my finger on, and I can't help but feel a sense of curiosity and excitement. The forest scenery is breathtaking, with vibrant flora and gentle sounds of nature surrounding me.
As I make my way deeper into the valley, I stumble upon a sight that takes my breath away. In the center of an aquamarine pool that faintly glows with ethereal light, stands a magnificent tree and I can only describe as sacred, dark layed bark, large wide leaves with glowing vains, and roots that look as close to muscular as a tree can. Its branches stretch towards the heavens, adorned with delicate leaves slowly dripping with magic pollen. I approach, mesmerized by its beauty, drawn to the allure of the glowing water.
But before I can touch the water, a little voice cuts through the air. "I wouldn't go much farther there armored hobo even if it was a good idea you might just dirty the water stinky" Thistle's voice echoes with a playful tone.
Startled, I turn to see a little women fluttering before me, dragon wings glistening in the sunlight, cloths made out of flower petals. Confusion clouds my expression as I try to comprehend the warning. "What do you mean? is there something wrong with the water?who are you and what are you?"
Thistle chuckles, her mischievous smile widening. "Oh, you poor, clueless wanderer. That water is no ordinary pool of cloud tears. It's enchanted, designed to ensnare the unsuspecting. Trust me, you don't want to be caught in there. And me I'm Thistle hehe just a local forest sprite."
I find myself torn between gratitude for Thistle's intervention and annoyance at her mocking tone. "Well, thank you for stopping me. I appreciate the warning I guess but what would happen if I did" I reply, my tone laced with a mixture of confusion and gratitude.
Thistle's laughter fills the air as she hovers above me. "You're quite the sight, all dirty and disheveled. You're in desperate need of a good bath, my friend!" Her playful teasing sends a pang of annoyance through me." But if you have to know it will over flow you with mana until you evaporate then that big tree there will absorb you."
I straighten myself, fixing Thistle with a stern gaze. "Enough with the bullshit. I've been on a long journey, and appearances can be deceiving. But My name is..." I pause for a moment, contemplating whether to reveal my true name or keep it to myself. Eventually, I decide to share it just my first name. "My name is William. And who might you be, other than a bothersome sprite?"
Thistle's mischievous smile fades slightly as she takes in my serious expression. "William, huh? A fitting name for a stoic one like yourself. As for me, I am Thistle, a sprite with a knack for adventure and mischief. And the greatest sprite within this green grove of a forest we live."
Our eyes meet for a moment, a silent understanding passing between us. Despite the playful banter, I can sense a glimmer of companionship in Thistle's gaze. Perhaps this encounter is the beginning of an unexpected friendship.