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Who: Maglor and YOU! Also Maedhros is likely around somewhere
Broadcast: Video from one of the planet Mine sites
Action: Forges!
When: Anytime during this stop

I must say the good folk of this stop are very kind - they have allowed my brother and I use of the mines and forges here in exchange for some trading. My brother and I are going to be working on some proper swords - if anyone else is inclined to a bladed weapon, we are happy to make you one as well.

Grandfather, Fingon, you needn't ask, but your help in the forges would be invaluable - Maedhros and I manage, of course, but neither of us are... what we were. And we have neither Father, nor Curvo, nor Tylepe here to point out everything we are doing wrong!

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We would be honored, milady - all we ask is that you cover the cost of the materials, although we would deny none a weapon if it were not possible!

Of course, I would gladly cover for it. [she waves a hand quickly] But please, "milady" is too proper. Call me Tempest.

Lady Tempest, then. [ Maglor smiles ]

Have you an idea about the specifics of your weapons?

Just Tempest, please, there is no need for formalities. [she is no lady, after all]

I could describe the one that was taken from me when I arrived?

[ Maglor begs to differ ]

That would work. [ He agrees ] Or a simple sketch, if you could manage that. We would need to see you to get an idea of measurements, also, if you did not know those.

I could send a sketch, mm. That may work a bit better - and I have the measurements. [she taps the side of her head with a faint smile] The sword I had was made recently, so I still remember it.

Ah, then that is even more of a pity! To have a newly made gift taken! But I am sure we can work off a sketch, as well.

I would not call it a gift, per say, but yes . . . it was quite a pity. I really liked that sword.

Then I will have to hope that we can make you one it's equal!

[she quirks a smile and inclines her head politely]

I am certain that you will, cousin. I doubt you would offer you talents to the fleet like this were you not skilled at your craft.

I am not so good as my father or my brother and his son. [ Maglor shrugs shyly ]

But I remember the basics, and my brother Maedhros remembers as well, and he was always better than I in the forge. Hopefully it will serve.

I imagine it will. [a bit impishly] If it ends up being sharp and pointy, then it is fine.

[ That gains Tempest a bright laugh ]

That I am sure we can manage. But if you are wanting gold and jewels, we might have a harder time!

[she grins when she makes him laugh]

Goodness, no. I have no time for that.

[ Still chuckling ]

Well, I have seen blades made with elaborate hilts, but gold is a terrible material for a weapon unless tis meant to be for show only, so I am glad!

I have seen the same, but unless gold is what can kill a creature, such elaborateness is not necessary at all.

Agreed. [ He hums ] No reason a weapon cannot be both beautiful as well as functional, but gold is heavy, and more than gold leaf unbalances a blade, and gems if not carefully set are difficult to grip. Not terrible good for a weapon meant for war.

Mm, I agree completely. I have always preferred a simple blade to the more elaborate ones I have seen for sale; they can be just as beautiful without all of the other nonsense.

[ Oh, he likes her! ]

Even so! I hope what we can make will suit. Did you wish to come down and show us what you wanted?

[she will never get over how weird it is to get along with elves]

Certainly, if you wish. Where are you?

We are down on [insert mine world X here] - at the mining facility here. It should be easy enough to locate, as I think this is the main facility - certainly, it is the one the spaceport links to.

Ah - I've not been there. [she gives a nod] I will do a quick sketch and then come down to meet you? It should not take me long.

Certainly! I will be expecting you later then?

Certainly. I shall see you then.

I look forwards to it!

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