[VIDEO] Accepting Commissions!

[forgeabettertomorrow]

Type: Video
Sender ID: forgeabettertomorrow (Darin Altway)
To: Public
Subject: Darin's offering his smithing services!
Warnings: None

[You may have seen this very loud blue-haired man around. He's new, but he's hard to miss considering his size and bombastic nature. Right now, he's puttering around some shops on Eltrut...specifically any shops that offer custom goods. He's clearly assessing quality.]

Still figuring out how to use this damn thing...is it on?

[He stops a random passerby to inquire and...yes! They confirm that his video is sending! The hurry along their way because who just asks random strangers things? Weirdos, that's who.]

Alright! So, I've been around for a month or so and I think I've got my sea legs well enough to take the plunge here. For those of you who don't know, name's Darin Altway and I just happen to be a Master Blacksmith! What does that mean for you? Well, if you need tools or gear, then I'm your man! And trust me, my work is affordable and of the utmost quality. Even better news, I come from a port town so I know my way around a ship! So if you need something for your ships that those around here just can't provide...

[He leans in towards the camera conspiratorially.]

And from what I'm seeing...that's a lot...

[He leans back out.]

You should totally hire me! My goal is to open up my own forge somewhere so I gotta get striking the iron while it's hot!

Also, if you've got the scoop on where to find some quality, rare materials and need someone to help you gather them, I'm your man!

Comments

video; id: archangel

[thearchangel]

Blacksmith?

What exactly is that?

[forgeabettertomorrow]

You've never heard of a blacksmith?

[He sounds scandalized and a touch insulted.]

Alright, fine! I'll tell you! Blacksmiths are molders of pure potential! Where other people see rocks, we see limitless possibilities! With our hammers, we can turn the tides of battle and our forges stoke the flames of the future!

[thearchangel]

[oh my god.]

[are you also a 'great wind', sir? A 'biotic god'?]

So... you build things? Am I getting that right?

[forgeabettertomorrow]

Not 'things!' Dreams! We build dreams! Custom equipment, peerless tools, if it's made of metal, we give it shape, form, and purpose!

[thearchangel]

But, you physically make things. Out of metal.

Video / un; Enterprise

[lucky_e]

I'm not certain about work, but there is certainly going to be quite a bit to be found by a craftsman. Either on land, or on a ship.

For materials, however, depending on where you are, the markets closest to your local port will almost certainly have any rare, or obscure materials that you might want and need.

Is there anything specific that you specialize in?

[forgeabettertomorrow]

[Oh hey! He recognizes her! He never did get her name...]

Yeah, I've scoped out the markets. They've got some good things but the prices are a little out of my range, considering I just splashed down. I'd be better off sourcing my own stuff. I saw that there were some job openings too...

Maybe I'll try my hand at a little merc work like my old man...

[Said more to himself than anything but he continues.]

Oh, specialize? I guess you could say I specialize in tailor made equipment. Weapons, armor, tools...things of that nature. Everything I make is custom fit for the customer. I've worked on armor plating and other parts for ships too. Honestly, I can manage pretty much anything if it's made of metal.

I dabble in wood in leather too but that's just because I like working with my hands. The leatherwork comes in handy with armor though.

[lucky_e]

[Oh, right! They never did properly themselves, did they...? Whelp! They'll just have to change that!]

Honestly, I think it would be better to seek out things that you're most familiar with. It can make getting used to a new place, and let others learn more about you, easier.

[She hums, of course, he seemed to be looking to do just that. But with his mutterings, Enty figured that she could add in her own, two cents.]

Hm, I see... that's quite a list of things, still a good craftsman is hard to come by. Have you had the chance to make anything recently that you can use as an example of your skills? Metal or otherwise?

[forgeabettertomorrow]

Eh, not really. See, I can't just waltz into someone else's forge and demand to use it. That's bad etiquette with smiths. It'd be like walking into the kitchen at a restaurant and telling the head chef to take five while you worked. I may be good at what I do, but I'm not the type to just take over someone else's business.

Not unless I saw they were doing something unscrupulous or selling intentionally shoddy gear at a premium. I call that crap out quick and I don't care whose shop I'm in.

Either way...if they're hiring, that's a different story. So maybe I should see if anyone needs something done so I can strut my stuff.

[lucky_e]

I suppose it would be considered poor etiquette when you put it like that.

But... well... [Hm... she thinks for a moment.] ...Are you able to make some tools right now? And maybe some nails?

text; un: fatalism

[fatalism]

if one wanted to have a look at your work before ordering anything, where can they find you?

[forgeabettertomorrow]

Well, I'm currently docked at Eltrut but I haven't had the chance to actually make something yet. Instead, I could at least take you around the shops and show you what I do know. Showcase my experience that way.

[fatalism]

i'm not questioning your knowledge, i simply want to see the actual product. but i'm willing to wait.

good blades are always hard to come by.

[forgeabettertomorrow]

You're looking for a sword? What kind?

[fatalism]

not a sword. a knife.

[ plural, really: knives ]

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[emet_sulk]

I would be interested in commissioning a weapon from my star. 'Tis somewhat unique, I understand.

I have attempted to build it myself but the technology available is inadequate and I have no smithing experience of my own.

[forgeabettertomorrow]

Technology is inadequate, huh? Interesting...

Tell me more about it! It sounds like it might be a bit of a challenge!

[emet_sulk]

On my star 'tis called a gunblade. As the name suggests, it is a marriage of firearm and blade, but it isn't so simple as strapping a gun to a sword. I know the particulars of the design but not how to work the metal properly. I'm not even sure there is a way to replicate the alloy used either.

[forgeabettertomorrow]

...Gunblade, huh? Sounds impractical but damn if it doesn't sound like it'd cut an imposing silhouette.

Alright, color me interested. You said you know the particulars of the design? Enough to give me at least some basic design notes or schematics?

[emet_sulk]

Aye, I can give you the schematic - the shape of it and the parts, at least. I remember that much.

[ Not the measurements exactly but, well, that's probably something better customised anyway. ]

Ah, but I do have a request: I would appreciate if you did not share the design outside of those who understand what they are commissioning.

text; un: gruffier

[gruffier]

Master blacksmith, you say? We could certainly use one of those around here.

[ He was alright sharping his own sword from time to time, but never quite had the expertise. ]

I was unsure of who to turn to with my own trusted smith no longer on the same star.

[forgeabettertomorrow]

I was hoping someone might say that. A world like this seems like it's got a use for people who know their way around an forge.

Sounds like you need some maintenance done, friend. I'd be happy to help if that's what you're in the market for.

[gruffier]

Despite the circumstances that brought us here, I am glad to see someone of your talent here. Your skills will be sorely needed.

As a matter of fact I am... if you have the time. I have the coin to provide, as you requested.

[forgeabettertomorrow]

Damn, you sure know how to make a guy feel welcome!

I've got nothing but time right now. I'm down on at the docks on Eltrut if you want to come meet me. I'll take a look at your gear and see what I can do for you.

[gruffier]

Alright. I can meet you there shortly.

Is there a particular face or detail to know who I am looking for?