Wulfrin

Wulfrin spent most of his time perusing the wares scattered about the shop. Not much was for sale, probably different orders. Wulfrin perked up as Ren got his attention after a bit of waiting. "Of course," Wulfrin replied with a smile. "You should thank Freyd honestly, he is doing a wonderful job advertising your place." Wulfrin took a moment to examine the new gear. "Fits like a glove. Thanks Ren!" Wulfrin was now ready to head straight into new adventures. "See ya in a few levels!" Wulfrin left the workshop in a hurry. Giving Ren a friendly salute on his way out. * * * Wulfrin Pick

Wulfrin took a seat and the cup of tea offered to him. He found himself oddly at peace in the small cottage. After a few minutes of being in the back, Morningstar appeared again behind the counter to deliver his findings. "Yeah I figured there wouldn't be much," Wulfrin replied as he collected his items. "My tier isn't really high enough to get the cool things. I am surprised there were some uniques hidden in there." He smiled as he finished the tea he was offered. "Thanks for the help though." Wulfrin shook Morningstar's hand on the way out. "Hopefully we can meet again in the field." *

Wulfrin went to work at his anvil. Today he was going to keep trying to build his inventory. Once again he left the material in the fire too long causing it to melt away and shatter. His second attempt was a smoother experience. The blade came out too brittle again, but Wulfrin was able to salvage the attempt. This meant he wasn't completely at a material deficit today, but it also meant he had once again failed. "I don't understand," he muttered to himself. "I can get the craft done first try in the tutorials but actually participating I fail every time." He packed up his tools and went to co

"Can't argue with the food comment," Wulfrin agreed. "Players have found many ways to manipulate the system to create wonderful dishes. The NPC made ones are alright attempts though. Too bad our actual body is probably hooked up to some bag in a hospital." Wulfrin reared back and struck the boulder. At last the damage seemed to cross the threshold as the boulder split into many different pieces. "Well we really rocked that challenge." Wulfrin silently cursed himself for saying the incredibly cringy line out loud. “You have harnessed your inner strength and learned to channel it outward, p

Wulfrin could have sworn he had followed the right path. The Forest of The Great Tree was confusing at best, so Wulfrin wouldn't have been surprised if he had gotten lost. He wasn't going to let his guard down though. Wulfrin had left all safety behind and had decided to venture into a PK accessible zone to speak with the appraiser deep in the woods. During his recent quests to boost his power he had come into some items he needed identified. Just as he was about to give up and use a crystal to return to Coral, he found the cozy cottage he had been looking for. Finally he had arrived at Honeyd

Returning to the familiar shop of Floor 21, The Knight Shift, Wulfrin couldn't help but smile at the forge in a roaring blaze and being pushed to its limits. Having recently received a substantial level boost, Wulfrin needed to purchase some new gear befitting his increased tier. He scanned around the busy workspace for the smith who was hard at work on a project. "Hey Ren!" Wulfrin spoke with a projected voice to ensure he was heard over the roaring forge. "Got another order for ya!" Once Ren had taken notice, Wulfrin laid out his drafted item creation forms and explained his visions to

Another day to create stock on Floor 22. The shop was barren, so it had to be done. Wulfrin started by putting some material to melt in the forge. The first was a catastrophic failure. Wulfrin had let teh forge get too hot and a majority of the material melted away. He rushed to save the second. Hammering the still glowing hot material on his anvil after rescuing it, the blade was looking promising. Unfortunately, as the blade started to take shape, Wulfrin failed to temper the metal so the new blade broke apart almost instantly. Wulfrin attempted to recover the pieces to melt down and start o

"I don't think it's weird," Wulfrin replied. "I actually think it would have changed the entirety of the gameplay style." Wulfrin reared back and cracked the boulder again with a rapid and forceful punch. "For the most part Sword Art Online is based largely on legends from the past. Think average guys like you and I with no special abilities and then we are plucked form our regular lives and forced to undertake some big time, world defining quest. They are forced to learn and adapt to their new situation. Throwing magic in would have thrown off that field." Wulfrin backed away from the boulder

After finally finding a small forge that suited his needs Wulfrin set to work attempting to build up a stock of items. While yes he could sell them, it was more likely he could use them to fuse together for more powerful items. He set to work on a few weapons. As he worked he tried his best to remember all he could from his various crafting tutorials throughout Aincrad. Unfortunately both of his attempts for the day yielded no success and he lost his materials in the process. There is always room for improvement but today felt like an extremely low blow. DATE: [2/26/24] RANK 1 BLACKSMI

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Given the serene and tranquil nature of Floor 22, the blacksmith shop on its outskirts exudes a sense of calm and contentment. Situated against the backdrop of the sprawling lake and surrounded by verdant forests, the smithy offers a respite from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. As you approach the shop, the gentle breeze carries with it the soothing whispers of the nearby trees, while the soft ripples on the water mirror the tranquility of the floor. The forge's open concept allows for a seamless integration of the natural beauty that surrounds it, offering patrons a stunning view

"Right now," Wulfrin said as he stepped up to the boulder. "I'm just glad I'm still even getting to experience this place. It's odd honestly. I have to remind myself that this isn't my life, that it all has to end." Wulfrin took his stance and prepared to strike. "It's weird I almost feel like I belong here more than the real world. It's like some kind of advanced Stockholm syndrome, but if you look past the whole death game aspect, it's actually a pretty decent experience." Wulfrin reared his fist back and struck the boulder. The collision was solid and continued to chip away at the boulder's

"Heard of it? Yes. Been there? Not yet." Wulfrin replied. "But it is on the list." Wulfrin cracked his fist against the boulder once more, this time he struck true. The crack expanded more and more, the visible damage finally starting to show. "Shouldn't be too long before this thing shatters." Wulfrin said as he took a step back, clearing a way for Morningstar. "Honestly it will take a lot to get me to go somewhere other than near Coral. It's kinda nostalgic. I just wish I had more people around my skill level. This game is designed to be tackled by parties of players, but I'm basically flyin

The constant reminder of not rushing to the frontlines rang through his ears. It was true he had been pushing himself to level up as quickly as possible, but that seemed the only way to progress. Here your numbers literally determined if you would live or die. He hadn't been thinking of SAO as what it was meant to be, a whole new world where someone could start and live a whole new life. Wulfrin's thoughts must have wandered too far off course, as he struck the boulder pain shot through his arm. Was it as bad as if he had done it in the real world? No, he had the system's pain absorber to than

"Levels and allies are the current goal," Wulfrin replied to his companion's question. "I would love to start getting my hands dirty on the frontlines, but in my current state, I would at best just be there for the exp, or more likely some monsters morning snack." Wulfrin contemplated his own intentions. "To be more direct, yes. I was looking forward to collecting the skill. Way back when I was younger, my parents enrolled me in a class that was a mix of sword play and martial arts. I had fallen out of practice as I got older, but since getting trapped in here, the skills have kind of resurfac

Eager to take on the final test, Wulfrin stepped up to The Boulder. Wulfrin took a moment to prepare himself with some limbering stretches. Then he took a combat stance and cleared his mind as best he could. This was less about damage and more about accuracy, as he and Morningstar could hit this thing multiple times with no repercussions. Physical obstacle course? He may of been out of shape in the real world but here he was way more agile. Mental control? Definitely a weakness he'd have to overcome. Punching a boulder? He was confident that would be no issue. Wulfrin took in a deep breath and

"Definitely not," Wulfrin said patting Morningstar on the back. "Turning one's body into a weapon isn't meant to be easy. That was brutal." Wulfrin took off his boots and waded to wards the waterfall. Mental concentration has never been Wulfrin's best skill. His mind often wandered away from him allowing him to be easily distracted. This was a slight advantage in the heat of combat, since he could notice and react quicker to his opponents moves, but for an exercise that required mental focus, it was definitely going to be a hinderance. Wulfrin took a seat beneath the torrential waterfall.

"So we have to train our body and mind then smash a boulder?" Wulfrin repeated the steps aloud. "Why do I get the feeling we are about to go through a Karate Kid training session?" Wulfrin pondered a moment as he limbered up his virtual body. He had undergone mental and physical trainings before. but that was when he was in his early childhood years. "Honestly I wouldn't even question it. I've already seen plenty of references to other media in this game. It wouldn't surprise me if Cardinal was designed to pull from the real world in real time." Martial arts was always something Wulfrin wanted

Wulfrin made use of Morningstar's help to get to the top of the wall. Wulfrin reached down and help Morningstar up the rest of the wall. "Here's hoping I continue to meet more," Wulfrin said as the duo took a short break. "Each one that I meet passes on more info that I didn't have before. So far they are the only reason I've progressed as far as I have. Otherwise I might still be in the Town of Beginnings waiting for someone else to free me from this virtual prison." Wulfrin looked up the next section. They had already traveled a good portion of the mountain. "We shouldn't have too much farth

"Looks great," Callum said as he inspected the new blade. Judging by the stats of the weapon Wulfrin was certain the new rapier was not much better than a weapon that a first time player would receive. "Its a decent blade, a little rough on the edges and the blade is a bit warped, but for a first craft its not bad." Callum handed the weapon back to Wulfrin. Holding the blade, he could see the imperfections, but at least it was his own. He hadn't intended for one, but a small signet was cast into the blade. A phoenix with wings outstretched as if rising from its ashes. He always thought himself

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The trip back to Tolbana was very uneventful. The paths were well traveled and monsters kept their distance allowing for a swift return. Wulfrin navigated to the back ally smith shop where Callum did his work. The sounds of metal being shaped with rhythmic strikes of a hammer filled the soot filled interior. The workspace was still cluttered, but as suspected there appeared to be a larger stock of scrap pieces. Callum was at the anvil shaping another ingot into a long thin blade. A rapier perhaps? "Ah, welcome back," Callum said as he quenched his current project in the nearby barrel. "I

Wulfrin cast the line for the final time. Success or fail didn't matter the only things he would keep were if he opened another chest. Any additional materials he managed to scrounge up would be confiscated by the system, but that was never his goal. He wanted a chest to expand his inventory a bit. The more options he had, the more he could offer to other players, or upgrade his own gear. A new future in Aincrad was withing reach he just had to catch it. He watched the bobber intently. Time seemed to elongate as he watched every small movement. Just as he was about to reel in the line, the bob

"Perhaps I'll take a trip to the various floors," Wulfrin said to himself. "See if I can find a plot of land I like." He started to think about his future as he cast his line into the river. The forge he planned to run would be simple and open to the elements. Completely enclosing the forge was a bad idea. Besides there was the view. If he was going to live somewhere he may as well enjoy the view while he worked. The higher he went the more likely to find other players looking for gear. He couldn't provide gear for the frontline players, but he was going to fast track his progress to that goal

Wulfrin returned to the river. He welcomed the break, and it had helped him complete the quest. The boar wasn't that bad of a fight either. "Maybe," Wulfrin thought out loud to himself. "Maybe I could grind them for col and additional stock if I'm ever bored. It's also good to know for future hunting trips." He cast his line back into the river. This time he truly didn't care what happened at the end of the line. In the end he had already found the required materials, so everything else was just bonus. Getting this finished would allow him not only to craft gear of his own, but also get some a