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I am William Montrey, Blacksmith for the royal family and prestigious knights.



Greetings Journal,

Today I have finished Lord Hamlet’s sword. This weapon is most definitely my finest work to date. With near perfect symmetry with a weight perfect for slicing through his enemies. Fashioned with the land’s finest steel, this is a weapon truly fit for a Lord. I went out to use this weapon and give a few swings. Upon doing so I was satisfied that this was indeed a magnificent blade. The Lord Hamlet requested that the sword be completed as soon as possible and hand delivered by me to him. I have decided that I will go to him and deliver the sword. The blade is to be used as his personal arm, and aid him in whatever encounter or fight he may be faced with. What I do not know is why the good Lord requests this blade so quickly. What is it he is planning? I believe it is best that I forget and not worry or think of what the good Lord Hamlet has running through his mad head. He paid a good sum of gold pieces and I graciously accepted. My life has always been in the forge, learning to be a blacksmith since I was a mere boy. I was an apprentice to a deceased blacksmith with unparalleled skills in his craft. I have learned from the best and my own skills show time and time again in my work. Axes, swords, maces, and even ball and chains are where my experience lies. I have tried to fashion armor but the quality is far from my normal standards. That role I leave to my partner, he is the one who creates the armor that the kings and lords use in arms. He is also commissioned by the knight’s captains for their personalized armor. The life of a blacksmith is hard, the skin on my hands are rough and bruised. The work is long and strenuous but extremely satisfying. It is knowing that a customer is satisfied with my work, that my work will help him in combat, to fulfill his given task, is the best feeling a man can receive. With all this said, I take my leave from writing, to plan my next project that I shall create. I take my leave, and I shall get into my bed and sleep.

Signed William Montrey