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:''Well, what kin I do fer ya?''

• '''====General====:''If you':Your weapons and armor will re looking for a good weapon, let me show the signs of your struggles against the darknessthis to you. If you bring them to meTake a basic blunt weapon, with such as a mace. Works like a bit charm against most of work those horrors down there, and a hot forge, I can restore them there's nothing better to top fighting form.shatter skinny little skeletons!''

:''The axe? Aye, that's a good weapon, balanced against every foe. Look hot it cleaves the air, and then imagine a nice fat demon head in its path. Keep in mind, however, that it is slow to swing - but talk about dealing a heavy blow!''

:If you're looking for a good weapon'Look at that edge, let me show this to youthat balance. Take a basic blunt weaponA sword in the right hands, and against the right foe, such as a maceis the master of all weapons. Works like Its keen blade finds little to hack of pierce on the undead, but against a charm against most of those horrors down thereliving, breathing enemy, and there's nothing a sword will better to shatter skinny little skeletonsslice their flesh!''

:Look at that edge, that balance. A sword in ''Your weapons and armor will show the right hands, and signs of your struggles against the right foe, is the master of all weaponsdarkness. Its keen blade finds little If you bring them to hack me, with a bit of pierce on the undead, but against work and a livinghot forge, breathing enemy, a sword will better slice their flesh!I can restore them to top fighting form.''

• '''====About [[Adria_the_Witch|Adria]]====:''':While I have to practically smuggle in the metals and tools I need from caravans that skirt the edges of our damned town, that witch, Adria, always seems to get whatever she needs. If I knew even the smallest bit about how to harness magic as she did, I could make some truly incredible things.''

• '''====About [[Cain_the_Elder|Cain]]====:''':Sometimes I think that Cain talks too much, bit I guess that is his calling in life. If I could bend steel as well as he can bend your ear, I could make a suit of court plate good enough for an emperor!''

• '''====About [[Farnham_the_Drunk|Farnham]]====:''':I was with Farnham that night that Lazarus led us into Labyrinth. I never saw the archbishop again, and I may not have survived if Farnham was not at my side. I fear that the attack left his soul as crippled as, well, another did my leg. I cannot fight this battle for him now, but I would if I could.''

• '''====About [[Gillian_the_Barmaid|Gillian]]====:''':Gillian is a nice lass. Shame that her gammer is in such a poor health or I would arrange to get both of them out of here on one of the trading caravans.''

• '''====About [[Ogden the Tavern OwnerOgden_the_Tavern_Owner|Ogden]]====:''':The innkeeper has little business and no real way of turning a profit. He manages to make ends meet my providing food and lodging for those who occasionally drift through the village, but they are as likely to sneak off into the night as they are to pay him. If it weren't for the stores of grain and dried meats he kept in his cellar, why, most of us would have starved during that first year when the entire countryside was overrun by demons.''

• '''====About [[Pepin the HealerPepin_the_Healer|Pepin]]====:''':A good man who puts the needs of others above his own. You won't find anyone left in Tristram - or anywhere else for that matter - who has a bad thing to say about the healer.''

• '''====About [[Wirt the PegWirt_the_Peg-Legged BoyLegged_Boy|Wirt]]====:''':That lad is going to get himself in serious trouble... or I guess I should say, again. I've tried to interest him in working here and learning an honest trade, but he prefers the high profits of dealing in goods of dubious origin. I cannot hold that against him after what happened to him, but I do wish he would at least be careful.''

• '''===Gossip (About Griswold)=======From [[Cain_the_ElderAdria_the_Witch|CainAdria]]====:''':Griswold - To a man of great action and great courage. I bet he never told you about the time he went into the labyrinth to save Wirtwho only knows iron, did he? He knows his fair share of the dangers to be found there, but then again - so do youis no greater magic than steel. He The blacksmith Griswold is more of a skilled craftsman, and if sorcerer than he claim knows. His ability to be able to help you meld fire and metal is unequaled in any way, you can count on his honesty and his skillthis land.''

• '''====From [[Farnham_the_DrunkCain_the_Elder|FarnhamCain]]====:''':Griswold- a man of great action and great courage. I bet he never told you about the time he went into the labyrinth to save Wirt, did he? Good old GriswoldHe knows his fair share of the dangers to be found there, but then again - so do you. I love him like He is a brother! We fought togetherskilled craftsman, and if he claim to be able to help you knowin any way, back whenyou can count on his honesty and his skill... we... Lazarus... Lazarus... LAZARUS!!!''

• '''====From [[Gillian_the_BarmaidFarnham_the_Drunk|GillianFarnham]]====:''':Our blacksmith is a point of pride to the people of TristramGriswold? Good old Griswold. Not only is he I love him like a master craftsman who has won many contests within his guildbrother! We fought together, you know, but he received praises from out King Leoric himself - may his soul rest in peaceback when... we... Lazarus... Lazarus.. Griswold is also a great hero; just ask Cain.LAZARUS!!!''

• '''====From [[Ogden the Tavern OwnerGillian_the_Barmaid|OgdenGillian]]====:''':Griswold the Our blacksmith is extremely knowledgeable about weapons and armora point of pride to the people of Tristram. If you ever need work done on your gearNot only is he a master craftsman who has won many contests within his guild, but he received praises from out King Leoric himself - may his soul rest in peace. Griswold is definitely the man to seealso a great hero; just ask Cain.''

• '''====From [[Pepin the HealerOgden_the_Tavern_Owner|PepinOgden]]====:''':Griswold knows as much about the art of war as I do blacksmith is extremely knowledgeable about the art of healingweapons and armor. He is a shrewd merchant, but his If you ever need work is second to none. Ohdone on your gear, I suppose that may be because he is definitely the only blacksmith left hereman to see.''

• ====From [[Pepin_the_Healer|Pepin]]====:''Griswold knows as much about the art of war as I do about the art of healing. He is a shrewd merchant, but his work is second to none. Oh, I suppose that may be because he is the only blacksmith left here.'' ====From [[Wirt the PegWirt_the_Peg-Legged BoyLegged_Boy|Wirt]]====:''':I guess I owe the blacksmith my life - what there is of it. Sure, Griswold offered me an apprenticeship at the smithy, and he is a nice enough guy, but I'll never get enough money to... well, let's just say that I have definite plans that require a large amount of gold.''

:'''Activation:''''': Greetings! It's always a pleasure to see one of my best customers! I know that you have been venturing deeper into the labyrinth, and there is a story I was told that you may find worth the time to listen to...'':''One of the men who returned from the labyrinth told me about a mystic anvil that he came across during his escape. His description reminded me of legends I had heard in my youth about the burning Hellforge where powerful weapons of magic are crafted. The legend had it that deep within the Hellforge rested the Anvil of Fury! This anvil contained within it the very essence of the demonic underworld...'':''It is said that any weapon crafted upon the Burning Anvil is imbued with great power. If this anvil is indeed the Anvil of Fury, I may be able to make you a weapon capable of defeating even the darkest lord of Hell!'':''Find the anvil for me, and I'll get to work!''

:'''Return:''''': Nothing yet, eh? Well, keep searching. A weapon forged upon the anvil could be your best hope, and I am sure that I can make you one of legendary proportions.''

:'''Completion:''''': I can hardly believe it! This is the Anvil of Fury - good work, my friend. Now we'll show those bastards that there are no weapons in hell more deadly than those made by men! Take this and may the light protect you.''

:''I was there when Lazarus led us into the labyrinth. He spoke of holy retribution, but when we started fighting those hellspawn, he did not so much as lift his mace against them. He just ran deeper into the dim, endless chambers that were filled with the servants of darkness!''

:''If Adria doesn't have one of these, you can bet that's a rare thing indeed. I can offer you no more help than that, but it sounds like... a huge, gargantuan, swollen, bloated mushroom! Well, good hunting, I suppose.''

:''I am afraid that I have neither heard nor seen a place that matches your vivid description, my friend. Perhaps Cain the Storyteller could be of some help.''

:''If it is actually Lachdanan that you have met, then I would advise that you aid him, I dealt with him on several occasions and found him to be honest and loyal in nature. The curse that fell upon the followers of King Leoric would fall especially hard upon him.''

:''Demons stole Ogden's sign, you say? That doesn't sound much like the atrocities I've heard of - or seen.'':''Demons are concerned with ripping out your heart, not your signpost.''

:''Pepin has told you the truth. We will need fresh water badly, and soon. I have tried to clear one of the smaller wells, bit it reeks of stagnant filth. It must be getting closed at the source.''

:''I saw what Farnham calls the Butcher as it swathed a path through the bodies of my friends. He swung a cleaver as large as an axe, hewing limbs and cutting down brave men where they stood. I was separated from the fray by a host of small screeching demons and somehow found the stairway leading out. I never saw that hideous beast again, but his blood-stained visage haunts me to this day.''

:''I know nothing of this place, but you may try asking Cain. He talks about many things, and it would not surprise me if he has some answers to your question.''

:''I made many of the weapons and most of the armor that King Leoric used to outfit his Knights. I even crafted a huge two-handed sword of the finest mithril for him, as well as a field crown to match. I still cannot believe how he died, but it must have been some sinister force that drove him insane!''

:'''Activation:''''': Stay for a moment - I have a story you might find interesting. A caravan that was bound for the Eastern Kingdoms passed through here some time ago. It was supposedly carrying a piece of the Heavens that had fallen to earth! The caravan was ambushed by cloaked riders just north of here along the roadway. I searched the wreckage for this sky rock, but it was nowhere to be found. If you should find it, I believe that I can fashion something useful from it.''

:'''Return:''''': I am still waiting for you to bring me that stone from the Heavens. I know that I can make something powerful out of it.''

:'''Completion:''''': Let me see that - aye... aye, it is as I believed. Give me a moment...'':''Ah, here you are. I arranged pieces of the stone within a silver ring that my father left me. I hope it serves you well.''

:''The armor known as Valor could be what tips the scales in your favor. I will tell you that many have looked for it - including myself. Arkaine hid it well, my friend, and it will take more than a bit of luck to unlock the secrets that have kept it concealed oh, lo these many years.''

:''Dark and wicked legends surrounds the one Warlord of Blood. Be well prepared, my friend, for he shows no mercy or quarter.''