CH211 Plate of Happenstance
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'That said, the armour is really well made. From the preparation of the special alloy to the actual crafting and finishing, every detail spoke of the craftsman's passion and dedication. This was not the work of someone going through the motions — the maker clearly cared, both for their craft and, perhaps, for the armour's intended wearer.'
'In fact,' Alex thought, 'I doubt the craftsman was just some veteran Tier III Expert Forgesmith. More likely, they were on the very cusp of advancing to a Tier IV Master Forgesmith.'
Although the armour had ultimately ended up as a mere Tier III artefact — most suitable for Elite and Great Mages — it had both the potential and the foundation to be improved. With a little refining from a true Master, it could have reached the Tier IV level it was originally meant to achieve.
