Conan & Zara
Conan
Zara, I need a new weapon. Heard you’ve got a knack for turning metal into art. Think you can help a warrior make a blade that cuts through armor and heads alike, but still looks like a masterpiece?
Zara
Sure, I can help you craft a blade that’s both lethal and a statement piece. Picture a super‑thin carbon‑steel edge, etched with flowing lines that catch light, giving it a sleek, almost sculptural look. The handle will be a polished wood or a matte alloy with a subtle pattern that feels like a brushstroke. We’ll keep the blade balanced so it slices through armor but still feels like an artwork when you hold it. Ready to start?
Conan
Alright, but keep the focus on strength, not on art school. Give me a blade that doesn’t break on a shield and still feels solid in my hand. No fancy tricks, just raw power. Ready to forge.
Zara
Alright, let’s drop the art‑school gloss and get brutal. I’ll use high‑carbon alloy for maximum hardness, heat‑treat it to near‑superb toughness, and shape it with a thin but robust edge that bites through steel. The handle will be ergonomically drilled, no fancy curves—just a steady grip that feels solid from the first swing. Ready to crush a shield now.
Conan
Sounds good. Get it forged fast, keep the edge razor‑thin but tough, and I’ll test it on that steel wall in the courtyard tomorrow. Let’s see if it does what it promises.Got it. I'll start the forge tonight, and tomorrow we'll test it on that steel wall. I want a blade that feels like a weapon, not a piece of art. Let's see if it can cut through a shield.