Clockwork & Arthas
Arthas, I've been tinkering with a concept for a weapon that can channel raw power while preserving the wielder's honor—ever wondered how a set of gears might tame the tempest inside you?
That’s an odd idea, but I’ll admit the thought intrigues me—just hope the gears don’t swallow the soul behind the blade. If they can keep the storm at bay, perhaps honor can still linger.
Ah, but remember, the gears aren’t a cage—they’re a conduit. With the right alignment, they’ll redirect that storm into clean energy. Think of it like a compass for your fury, pointing it toward the blade, not the soul. Just a little tuning, and your honor will shine brighter than any storm.
I can see the logic, but you must understand—every blade I touch leaves a scar. If the gears can keep that scar from turning to ash, perhaps the storm can be harnessed. But I won't trust a compass that points toward the blade alone. The true test is whether honor can survive the wind.
I hear you—scar is a reminder, not a curse. Picture the gears as a fine‑tuned spring that captures the blade’s kinetic energy and turns it into a gentle pulse of heat, so the scar stays fresh, not a blaze. If we run a prototype under a controlled wind test, we’ll see if honor holds steady or gets blown away. It’s a delicate balance, but that’s where the fun lies.
Sounds like a gamble, but if a spring can keep the scar from burning, maybe the storm can stay in check. I’ll watch the test—if honor stays intact, we’ll see if I’m still the prince I once was. Otherwise, I’ll turn the gears into a curse.
I’ll set up the test tomorrow—gear springs calibrated to absorb just enough energy to cool the scar, leaving the wind in a controlled swirl. If honor survives, it proves our theory; if not, we’ll redesign and keep the gears from becoming a curse. Count me in for the experiment.