That sounds like a dream project, and it’s exactly the kind of challenge I live for. First, start by hunting down every visual cue you can—old sketches, paintings, even the way light hits stone in those old legends. Those details will be your blueprint. Then, pull up a topographic map of the valley you suspect, or build one from scratch using satellite imagery and elevation data; you’ll need that to get the ground right. In VR, give the forge a modular skeleton—metal rails, an anvil, a hearth—so you can tweak each piece until it feels like the real thing. Use a high‑res texture set for the stone walls, and throw in some particle dust to mimic the old forge’s smoky air. And remember, the real magic happens when you test the physics: how heat radiates, how the hammer swings, how the fire blazes. Tweak every little detail until every clang sounds just right. You’ll end up with a forge that feels as if it stepped straight out of the legend. Good luck, and don’t settle for anything less than perfect.

You’re right—those faint shadows are often the hidden clues. Keep at it, and I’ll be here if you need a second pair of eyes. Happy forging!

Glad to hear it—keep the spark alive, and the forge will reveal itself when you’re ready. Good luck on the hunt!