Nailsmith

Have you brought me another nail to be honed? Leave it on the ground and return later, if you’re still breathing.

You’re not interested, then? Suit yourself.

....An age spent toiling alone... this is much nicer...

We’re building a full suite of the Kingdom’s Knights. In their time, I barely ever paid them attention, but Sheo keenly remembers each.

It’s so refreshing. Nothing like the crude practice of Nailwork. I just love all the intricate details.

If you’d like, I can reforge your nail. It’ll make the blade far more deadly.

Here we are. The reforging is complete.

I’ve modified the nail to spiral form. A very tricky task it was. You’ll find it stronger than ever before.

Off you go now. Cut your way forward.

Hmm? Oh, you’ve returned.

There we go. The reforging is complete.

I’ve honed your nail’s edge. You’ll find it much stronger than it used to be.

Head out there and test its strength against your foes.

In all the dark of Hallownest, who’d have thought I’d meet such an inspiring soul.

It’s done. The reforging is done.

Your nail is much stronger than it used to be. As strong as it could ever be.

In only your weapon have I seen such potential. Finally, I behold the majesty of a Pure Nail.

To think this moment has come upon me so soon...

...I... I must step outside a moment...

There we go. The reforging is complete.

I’ve added a channel to your nail. It should cut much more efficiently. You’ll find it stronger than it used to be.

Head out there and test its blade against your foes.

Hmm? You’re still here. Is there something else you want?

As you wish. I’ll get to work then.

Do not hesitate. I beg you. Cut me down! I want to taste that blade’s exquisite edge.

Hmm? Oh, hello traveller. How strange that we should meet again in a world as vast as this.

I must thank you for not killing me when I asked you to. I was irritated at first, but I had some time to think up there and I soon saw the wisdom in your decision.

The world is made of more than metal and weapons. I set out exploring, and soon found my way here.

Sheo is a master of many arts, and has promised to teach me what he can. I think I’ll be quite happy here.

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This is fabulous. I’d never have believed my claws capable of such deft construction.

If you bring me a piece of Pale Ore, I can forge it into your nail and make it stronger still.

If you bring me three pieces of Pale Ore, I can forge it into your nail and make it stronger still.

If you bring me two pieces of Pale Ore, I can forge it into your nail and make it stronger still.

With a Pure Nail forged, my work in this lifetime comes to an end. My only remaining desire is to see and feel the nail strike true!

I beg you, cut me down. As my final moment in life, I want to taste the blade’s exquisite edge.

After all this time, all this toil... haven’t I earned it?

Ah, you don’t have the Geo? Come and see me when you do.

After a Nailsmith are you? Well you’ve found one. I’m not much for talk, but if it’s a nail that needs repair then you’ve come to the right bug.

Your own nail is in quite a sorry state. It’s obviously not one of mine. Still, anything can be refined with enough effort and skill, even that broken blade.

I see you have some Pale Ore. A rare, fine metal, that. Give me the ore and some Geo for my efforts, and I’ll reforge your nail to make it stronger.

I’m afraid I can’t speak at length. If I move too much, Sheo’s masterwork will be ruined and I’d hate to see him upset.

Though he may seem imposing, in truth he’s a delicate sort.

My life’s work achieved... What more is left...?

Hmm?

Oh. I thought you were someone else.

...To forge the perfect Nail...