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'She gave it to ave her lance told Adrina that the cat and chain were very special Although crude, both were crafted fro metal: one that shone like silver but had the feel of iron She could scarcely believe that such a hu so special

The cobbler threaded the catgut onto a needle Adrina watched as the sharp point was dipped into the stea Her brother squirot to work While he was occupied with his ordeal, Adrina prised the rasp The chain was poorly made She removed a few links and returned it to Fury's hand

Haular rhyth the bellows The anvil was set on a h-hewn in the form of a woman on her back The furnace was similarly shaped to represent the female foroddess stood in a niche Adrina sat below it Her long, black hair was tied in a plait She watched the swordfrequent questions about the process Outside, a group of young h the open doorway They wore bright clothes and were heavily armed

The sword master returned the bar to the furnace and relowed in the bottom It was one of the links Adrina had taken from her brother's chain He removed the link and placed it on the anvil

'Let us see what the Holy Mother has to tell us about the strange metal that has coes of colour as the link cooled and an expression of wonder appeared on his face

'Lady The Holy Mother honours you'

He reached into a second pot and removed another link

'What do you see?' Adrina asked

He held the link to the light 'It bears no ar: the sort used to etch the dragon swords'

He went to the shrine and held up the link before the statue of the goddess 'Holy Mother' His voice was charged with emotion 'Show reat swords to fight your enemies'