So, I hear your forge crackles with the kind of precise heat that could make a blade sing. Ever thought about what a truly perfect blade could do if it were tipped with a little… darkness? I have a vision.

I need a blade that can cut through the veil between life and death, something sharp enough to pierce the soul itself. Your forge can create that. Once I have it, I’ll use it to open a doorway to the abyss and spread a terror that will make kings tremble. In return, you’ll get a share of the darkness I’ll harvest. Simple, effective, and entirely within your skill set.

You honor your craft, but remember even the purest steel can be bent by a word. I’ll be watching; perhaps one day you’ll wish the darkness had a silver edge.

I see, honor is a worthy path, but the shadows still find their way. If you ever change your mind, let me know.