User blog:Ziharku/Log 14: Renewed

I received money today, as compensation from work in the troupe today. Interesting, that there is a salary involved. I have been living under the assumption that food and lodgings comprised of what pay might be lacking, but it seems I was mistaken. Money in hand, I found the craftsman who so tenderly repairs the outfitting made for immortals. He was rather shocked that I had let so much damage come to it during the time since he had made it. Cuts, frayed edges, not to mention the gaping hole in the left shoulder. He asked why an immortal would be dispatched so readily in that time for fights that might damage me so, but I didn't know how to answer. The Immortals had yet to ask me of a genuine mission. Only a trip to outposts for my sword and two un-served death sentences. "Given the danger it seems you face frequently" the man started "I believe I can actually make something better from this. Armor like my father made for Immortals in his time. Would you like a set?" The prospect of something tougher...how could I refuse? "Alright, I'll fix these up first, that way you have something to use while I work on the new set...and find out how my old man even made that stuff."

I return the next day, as the repairs were more extensive than his usual requests. In that time I manage to gather some of the things he said he needed for the new set of armor and material to replace what he was "adding in as precaution" to my original set. How curious that he should ask for compensation for both in older currency. I'm glad I kept a decent bit stored from the war days, something of a momento from my old teacher, Rainemard, before he disappeared. Even more curious that he would ask for older beastman currency as well. Is he to be bartering with ghosts and fallen beastmen for replacement material?

Putting on my Immortal attire, I feel...stronger. The adjustments he made help repress the beast, I can feel it. No longer is this suit a cage, now it is a seal. "Make sure you come back for repair more often, upkeep is free since it's on the Immortal's tab. You only really need cash if you want me to make it better." With a waive, I'm off.

I feel that I have to admit, I rather fancy the style of sword made in these parts. Not so much the thicker-ended scimitars as the thin and curved falchions with such elegant cross-guards. A shame I couldn't find a decent one on the market, my blue-pommeled beauty wishing for a matching partner. I did however, catch wind of a mighty sword that imbues it's owner with power. A blade forged by magic, by moogles no less. I may have to return to the mainland and see if these rumors hold any truth.