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rule it out yet.  Even if casters are only wearing leather or hide armor, an army of armored magicians that can cast more spells than their enemies would be a force to be reckoned with.”
    Krom didn’t argue, but it wasn’t clear if that was because he conceded the point or if he was just eager for his Lord to move on to the next metal.  Richter didn’t keep him waiting.  He pulled a shimmering silver ingot from his Bag. 
    Know This!  The metal that is used to create a Magic Core will determine the Traits given to forging offensive and defensive items.  You have supplied the metal: Quicksilver. 
Offensive items: Increased attack speed
Defensive items: Increased movement speed
    Richter told the dwarves and his chamberlain about the Traits.  He had a question though, “The increased speed is obviously useful, but the question is how much? I mean if the increase in speed from quicksilver was only 0.1% but bronze gives a 50% decrease in weight, then I might actually choose the bronze.”
    Krom nodded, “I understand milord.  That was frustrating for us too when we discussed it.  We won’t know until we actually make the Forge.  No one here in the village has any lore that could guide us specifically as to the Traits the Forge will obtain.  The one thing all the old stories agree on is that as the Forge levels, the benefits from the Traits increase.”
    Richter nodded.  He brought out the next ingot.
    Know This!  The metal that is used to create a Magic Core will determine the Traits given to forging offensive and defensive items.  You have supplied the metal: Cobalt. 
Offensive items: Increased attack against alignment of your choice (chosen at time of item creation)
Defensive items: Increased defense against alignment of your choice (chosen at time of item creation)
      Krom finally smiled, “Well this’ll come in handy!  Most goblins and orcs are negative alignment and it’ll make it much easier to crack some skulls!”  The smith was looking off into the distance with a manic smile on his face.  Richter could see him visualizing taking on a horde green skinned enemies single handed. 
    “Hold your horses,” Richter said.  Krom and Randolphus looked around confused.  Richter groaned.  Fucking idioms!  “I mean slow down.  We have one more metal to examine.  I think you’re going to like this Krom!”
    The smith’s eyes widened, “You found mithril?!?”
    Richter lips pressed together in annoyance, “No!  I didn’t!  Way to make what I found seem not as good!  Kind of a dick move, man!”  Krom looked at him sheepishly.  Richter shook his head in irritation.  He pulled out the last ingot.  It was completely clear, and looked to be made out of dark green glass.
    Know This!  The metal that is used to create a Magic Core will determine the Traits given to forging offensive and defensive items.  You have supplied the metal: Elementum. 
Offensive items: Increased ability to damage magical shields
    Defensive items: Increased spell resistance.  Type of resistance random. 
    “Game on!” Richter shouted.  If there was one thing that had really grinded his gears since coming to The Land, it was fighting magic users.  It was soooo irritating having to wear down a magical shield while your enemy fired back at you with impunity.  He shared what he had found with the others. 
    Krom begrudgingly agreed that the elementum would be the right choice.   Richter took one look at his smith’s crestfallen face, and added, “I’m sure we will still be able to kill loads of orcs and goblins with this type of Forge, AND it’ll be easier to kill their magi!”
    Krom’s eyes lit up and he gave a gap toothed grin at that, “Ay milord!  I hadn’t thought of that.”
    Richter smiled back and then turned to the anvil again.   All of the other dwarves had stopped what they were doing, and gathered around.  While Richter had been testing each metal, other villagers had been