Nailmaster Oro

You’ve returned, though you were not invited.

As my pupil, it is lawful that I allow you rest and shelter, but do not stay longer than you need to.

“Those who do not share their strength will never learn.” My master used to say that.

Substitute “Geo” for “strength” and you’ll have my own views on the matter. Begone!

Rest here if you must, but do not stay longer than you need to.

I have taught you all I can. Go back into the world, traveller. Leave me to my solitude.

Hmph. I must say, you are an excellent pupil.

Your skill with the nail, and your thirst to become stronger... you remind me of my brothers.

I have taught you all I can. Go back into the world, traveller, and leave me to my solitude.

Brother Mato, in your lonely home at the top of the world... do you still think of me as an enemy?

In the future, if you will listen... I will tell you why I chose to tread this path.

I see you’ve been taught a Nail Art by my brother Sheo. How fortunate of you.

Yes, he was the mightiest of the Great Nailsage’s pupils, far outshining Mato and myself. My brother and my master loved him very much.

He was always aloof, but... not unkind. When we last spoke, he said he was going to teach himself something completely new. I wonder if he achieved that goal.

So what will it be, traveller? Will you pay the price asked of you, or will you leave this place unenlightened?

That Nail Art... you have been training with my brother Mato.

He has strange notions of loyalty and honour. I’m sure he was difficult and unpleasant to train under.

Did he mention my name to you? If he does, tell him to be patient. He’ll be waiting a while longer before I give him what he wants.

That charm you bear... It seems the Great Nailsage has deemed you skilled enough in the Nail Arts to earn his highest esteem.

I do not begrudge you his love. You have earned it.

And perhaps by helping you along your path, I have redeemed myself... if only a little.

Hmph. How did you find me, down here where the world ends?

Yes, I know why you’re here. You came to learn a Nail Art from the legendary Nailmaster Oro.

It is the law of the Great Nailsage that I must pass down my teachings to those who are worthy.

But no law forbids me from exacting a payment for my time. If you truly wish to train under me, prove it with Geo!