Rencesvals

Thrust back into an unwanted spotlight, Ren found himself facing his old nemesis and feeling very much alone. Freyd was banished. Jeeves was reeling and drowning in spectral dregs and dust, and Foyle's fire had halted as he leapt from his vantage to join their retreat. "Uh... guys? I could use a little..." But fire flared in the academic cockles of his heart, finding courage in the notion that others actually needed him. He'd failed his friends in a similar situation when they first entered the game. He'd hidden and floundered beneath weak sauce excuses, until circumstances offer

Jarred by the snapping jaws of Freyd's unexpected bear trap, Ren's swing wobbled and went wide. Instead of the Knight, his sword art decimated some cockroach skeleton, except not quite because even the dead versions of those things were bloody indestructible. "Damnit!" Resetting his footing, the purple paladin sought to regain his footing, only to nearly trip over the slighter form of Jeeves darting between shadows. "GAH! Jeeves, I swear, you're gonna get swiped at by accident if you keep that up." Hearing thunder from the east, his eyes first glanced skyward only the see plu

"Roook to .. oh. OH! Got it!" While Freyd focused the mob's attention on himself, Ren's efforts were meant to stay its recovery from prone for as long as possible. If they could keep it down, indefinitely, the group combined could whittle its health down to nothing eventually. "I really need to make us some better gear," he bemoaned, cursing himself for not having done so prior to them responding to the call. A glance and scowl from beneath Freyd's cowl scolded him for self-criticism. He knew how much Ren did for others from The Knight Shift, and how many had been helped in the proc

Thread Closure: Acanthus receives: 4,792EXP (Word Count [3792/5*5] + Quest [1000]) 718 col (0 page [0] + 15% P5 Reward [718]) Cerberus Soul | ID 244619a | (T1/Unique/Consumable/Single-Use) | For the duration of a thread, natural successful attack rolls of 8-10 deal 12 unmitigated Burn damage each enemy turn for 2 turns. Burn damage does not stack, but can be refreshed. The Burn enhancement overrides this effect. Unlocks <<Gatekeeper of Fire>> quest Arabelle receives: 4,033 EXP (Word Count [3792/5*4] + Quest [1000]) 11,604 col (0 page [0] + Loot [11,000]

"GAH! Damnit!" Even with suppressive algorithms stifling pain receptors, the added shock of seeing three vitreous spear shafts marking him for death was more than a little disturbing. Until they splintered into a dozen different shards. Raising an arm protectively, the smaller fragments still clung to his hair and embedded themselves as slivers amidst the chain mail at the flexible joints in his armor. "Oww... goddamn it. How is this fair?!" It took him a moment to realize he hadn't actually received the bulk of the blow, Freyd having thrown himself in its path and deflected t

Ren gives the following to Foyle. Ashigaru's Bond | T4 Demonic Light Armor | MIT II, REC II Lightweight leather armor reinforced with carefully positioned hexagonal plates. Perfect for maintaining mobility. Bears the mark of Ren. Crafting ID: 243906 Source: https://www.sao-rpg.com/topic/39172-rencesvals-evaluations/?do=findComment&comment=696160

R9 Blacksmith (14 crafts/day - 10 from rank +1 from extended workshop +3 from Trading Hall III) Ambition Tool (+1 EXP per attempt) Ambition Food (+1 EXP/craft) | 174824 Extended Workshop (+2 EXP per attempt, +1 attempt/day) Hephaestus' Hammer (+1 CD) Trading Hall (+2 EXP/craft, Salvage on LD 6+, +3 attempt/day) Crafter's Respite | n/a ID 243889 | CD 1+1=2 | LD 14 | Salvage (+7 EXP) - mat lost ID 243890 | CD 3+1=4 | LD 19 | Salvage (+7 EXP) - mat kept ID 243891 | CD 11+1=12 | LD 11 | T4 Perfect Armor (+13 EXP) ID 243892 | CD 4+1=5 | LD 20 | T4 Uncommon Armor (+8 EXP) ID

Item #1: Name: Black Regalia (v.IV) Crafting ID: 243891 Item Type: Armor (Heavy) Tier: 4 Quality: Perfect Enhancements: MIT III Description: Heavy armor comprised of black iron and dyed leather plates interwoven for maximum protection. Royal purple cloth provides trim and accent in a priestly style, combined with a matching mantle and battle skirt. The final result is both practical in combat and ceremonial in appearance. Bears the mark of Ren. Post Link: https://www.sao-rpg.com/topic/39174-f21-r8-blacksmith-the-knight-shift-open/?do=findComment&comment=696144 Upgrade

"You want me to what?!" Past aspirations to tanking had long since been set aside, along with all the gear and skills required to make it happen. "I'm not kitted for that, Foyle! Are you trying to get me... gah.." His companion's glare killed the rest of his protest before Ren could even give it voice. "Yeah. Alright. I'm on it. At least I kept the heavy armor. But you'd better give me a few moments to be sure I have its aggro or it might come after either one of you." Groaning like an old man, more aptly befitting his hair colour, Rencesvals channeled the spirit of his namesake.

"Ah! Hello, friend. Call me Ren, and be welcome to The Knight Shift. We aim to provide for as many of Aincrad's players' weapons needs as we can. Please, sit a while and tell me your tale while I work. It's always nice to meet someone new." Peering over the order form, the white-haired smith smudged more soot across his slender features in a vain effort to wipe away heavy and persistent layers of toil. The shop had been busy. A good busy, and steadily too. It felt nice to feel like his efforts were making a difference. Hammering and chatting at the same time, it felt like the two

Name: Andrius' Fang Crafting ID: 224005 Item Type: Weapon (Rapier) Tier: 1 Quality: Perfect Enhancements: ACC III Description: A azure blue and silver rapier with a wind aesthetic to the blade and its hilt. Post Link: https://www.sao-rpg.com/topic/39174-f21-r8-blacksmith-the-knight-shift-open/?do=findComment&comment=682950

Provided to @Nymoria Kamoku | T4 Perfect Weapon (Dagger) | ACC II | BLD I A simple tanto styled dagger that contains a pink leather wrap upon the hilt, and an inlaid amethyst like along the tang of the blade. Fusion ID 241674 Source: https://www.sao-rpg.com/topic/39172-rencesvals-evaluations/?do=findComment&comment=694142 Provided to @Faerie Branch of the World Tree | T2 Perfect Weapon (Projectile) | ACC I | DMG II A simple recurving longbow made of a slightly golden wood. The bow looks to be made of one complete solid piece rather than multiple pieces glued together,

R9 Blacksmith (14 crafts/day - 10 from rank +1 from extended workshop +3 from Trading Hall III) Ambition Tool (+1 EXP per attempt) Ambition Food (+1 EXP/craft) | 174816 Extended Workshop (+2 EXP per attempt, +1 attempt/day) Hephaestus' Hammer (+1 CD) Trading Hall (+2 EXP/craft, Salvage on LD 6+, +3 attempt/day) Crafter's Respite | n/a ID 241658 | CD 6+1=7 | LD 7 | T2 Uncommon Weapon (+9 EXP) ID 241659 | CD 9+1=10 | LD 15 | T2 Rare Weapon (+11 EXP) ID 241660 | CD 12+1=13 | LD 17 | T2 Perfect Weapon (+13 EXP) ID 241661 | CD 9+1=7 | LD 1 | T2 Uncommon Weapon (+9 EXP)

Fuse 2x T4 Rare Weapon (240671, 240676) into 1x Perfect Weapon | Fusion ID 241674 Name: Kamoku Fusion ID: 241674 Item Type: Weapon (Dagger) Tier: 4 Quality: Perfect Enhancements: ACC II | BLD I Description: A simple tanto styled dagger that contains a pink leather wrap upon the hilt, and an inlaid amethyst like along the tang of the blade. Post Link: https://www.sao-rpg.com/topic/39174-f21-r8-blacksmith-the-knight-shift-open/?do=findComment&comment=693409 Name: Branch of the World Tree Crafting ID: 241660 Item Type: Weapon (Projectile) Tier: 2 Quality: Perfect Enhanc

"Three and a half..." Eyes wide, the white-haired smith let the orbs drift down to the disparate items left on his counter, along with hastily scrawled... something... that pretended to be guiding instructions. They looked more like the sort of scribbles his roommates used to leave when they were too lazy to go do the grocery shopping, and too cheap to actually tell him what they actually needed, leaving him to guess and ultimately foot the bill. "Uh... hi?" It was a start, his brain still struggling to figure out how to transfur the coat onto the other shell without compromising its

Source: https://www.sao-rpg.com/topic/39174-f21-r8-blacksmith-the-knight-shift-open/?do=findComment&comment=693748 Note: Cannot change item names via fusion. Confirmed with client to keep as noted below. Heavy Coat | T4 Perfect Light Armor | 236444d | Antifreeze | Evasion | Recovery A coat made of heavy animal hide. What it lacks in mitigation, it makes up in cold resistance and flexibility. Resilient Thistle | T4 Demonic Light Armor | 234598 | Mitigation | Regen | Fireproof | Vamp-D This simple breastplate features delicate engravings and patterns of the eponymous wildfl

It took Ren a minute to figure out where the voice was coming from, the ambient din of forge and smithy normally drowning out any such possible clarity, until he spotted his latest customer at the counter and could fathom what was at play. "Oh! Sign? That's astounding! I never realized that the system could translate. Huh..." he paused, as if lost in quandary. "Forgive me for asking, if the nerve gear is already reading your mind to let you control your avatar, and able to process your thoughts, why can't it enable you to think to speak?" Ren blushed, awkwardly, having blurted out h

Name: Reticent Crafting ID: 240680 Item Type: Weapon (Rapier) Tier: 4 Quality: Perfect Enhancements: ACC II | BLD I Description: A simple thin sword with a basic hilt wrapped in a soft pink leather. A single sentence runs along the blade; forgotten, but not gone. Post Link: https://www.sao-rpg.com/topic/39174-f21-r8-blacksmith-the-knight-shift-open/?do=findComment&comment=693409

R8 Blacksmith (13 crafts/day - 9 from rank +1 from extended workshop +3 from Trading Hall III) Ambition Tool (+1 EXP per attempt) Ambition Food (+1 EXP/craft) | 170483 Extended Workshop (+2 EXP per attempt, +1 attempt/day) Hephaestus' Hammer (+1 CD) Lucrative (+2 EXP/craft, Salvage on LD 6+, +1 attempt/day) Crafter's Respite | n/a ID 240670 | CD 5+1=6 | LD 6 | T4 Uncommon Weapon (+9 EXP) ID 240671 | CD 9+1=10 | LD 8 | T4 Rare Weapon (+11 EXP) ID 240672 | CD 6+1=7 | LD 11 | T4 Uncommon Weapon (+9 EXP) ID 240673 | CD 1+1=2 | LD 10 | Salvage (+8 EXP) - keep mat ID 2406

Work completed, Ren wiped the sweat from his soot-stained brow as he watched an apprentice tenderly prepare the freshly wrought wares for their new owners. In a rush to forge and form the armor, he realized he'd taken liberties without verifying first and hoped she would be pleased with the results. They seemed true to the intent of her original order, with a bit of extra context and history tacked on. Such was his 'thing' after all, the mostly white-haired smith driving his adventuring companions mad as he strode to study every bit of lore they came across. Most couldn't understand why he

Name: Silver Sword Crafting ID: 240500 Item Type: Weapon (Straight Sword) Tier: 3 Quality: Perfect Enhancements: ACC III Description: Exorcist's silver for the vanquishment of monsters. The sword is one-handed, deep blue in color with white edges and triangular gold detailing beneath the crossguard. It strikes true and pure regardless of the troubles of the souls that may come to wield it. Post Link: https://www.sao-rpg.com/topic/39174-f21-r8-blacksmith-the-knight-shift-open/?do=findComment&comment=693257 Name: Mountains and Rivers Crafting ID: 240514 Item Type: Armor (Heavy

R8 Blacksmith (13 crafts/day - 9 from rank +1 from extended workshop +3 from Trading Hall III) Ambition Tool (+1 EXP per attempt) Ambition Food (+1 EXP/craft) | 170477-3 Extended Workshop (+2 EXP per attempt, +1 attempt/day) Hephaestus' Hammer (+1 CD) Lucrative (+2 EXP/craft, Salvage on LD 6+, +1 attempt/day) Crafter's Respite | 215832-2 ID 240496 | CD 8+1=9 | LD 15 | T3 Rare Weapon (+11 EXP) ID 240497 | CD 3+1=4 | LD 8 | Salvage (+8 EXP) - keep mat ID 240498 | CD 4+1=5 | LD 19 | T3 Uncommon Weapon (+9 EXP) ID 240499 | CD 2+1=3 | LD 9 | Salvage (+8 EXP) - keep mat ID

Spirits lifted by a new commission from a returning customer, Ren set himself to work immediately, crafting the piece with meticulous care. Even as he worked fine filigree into the flat of the blade, he admired the artistry of the request and found himself surprised by his degree of precision. Maybe practice did lead closer to perfection, after all? "Your will, m'lady." Bowing as he presented the hafted blade, he'd always been one to appreciate a bit of dramatic flare and found her formal bearing and manner endearing and strangely familiar. "I've adjusted the length and weight balance

Fuse 2x T2 Rare Weapons [235799, 235801] into 1x T2 Perfect Weapon | Fusion ID 240184 Name: Fate's Grasp Fusion ID: 240184 Item Type: Weapon (Polearm) Tier: 2 Quality: Perfect Enhancements: DMG II, ACC I Description: Similar in design to a halberd, this weapon contains a shorter spear-point atop its peak, and a longer, thinner axe blade along its forefront. Etched into the blade itself is the imagery of a raven taking flight, as if flying towards the observer. Post Link: https://www.sao-rpg.com/topic/39174-f21-r8-blacksmith-the-knight-shift-open/?do=findComment&comment=689631

Ren had only just returned from floor 9, his arctic white hair covered in more soot than usual and the whole of him smelling like scorched dog. Tossing the ruined remnants of his own table-sized shield in the corner, he glossed over how its individual pieces further crumbled and collapsed into the least ceremonial pile of kindling imaginable. Not the best ending to one of his first works, and an embarrassment in the field. He was far from prepared to turn and find a customer waiting with an order, and an uncharacteristic air of formality and distinction about her. If the curtsy had his