Author’s Note:
The original manuscript for this work was found buried amongst the Histories of the Aelif and was written in the High Tongue. Translation was provided by Siel ne Alandra as part of his doctorate work on the genesis of the Second Kingdom. Special thanks go out to Andrew Cooper for his invaluable assistance with the complexities of the blacksmith’s trade. Although some small artistic liberties have been taken with the text, considerable effort has been expended to maintain the accuracy as well as the feel of the original.
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