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Chapter 214 – The Birth of the Shadowfang Daggers
Chapter 214 – The Birth of the Shadowfang Daggers
The forge was quiet, the embers of the previous night’s work still faintly glowing. The twin swords had been a success—Nyxfang and Eclipsefang now rested, hidden away, waiting for their destined moment. But Seraphis was far from finished.
Tonight, she would craft a pair of daggers—weapons of speed, precision, and silent lethality.
They would be small, yet deadly. Light, yet unbreakable. Designed for assassination.
As she unrolled a fresh sheet of parchment, she allowed her mind to sink into the depths of her craft. The next masterpiece was about to be born.
The Blueprint – Designing the Daggers
Seraphis dipped her quill into the ink and began sketching. Every stroke mattered.
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Blade Length: 12 inches—long enough for deep thrusts, short enough for concealment.
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Blade Shape: A wicked, double-edged curve designed for slashing and stabbing.
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Material: A blend of Abyssal Mithril and Ebonfang Steel for flexibility and an impossibly sharp edge.
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Runes: Inscribed along the spine of the blade to enhance piercing capability.
She noted every measurement:
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12 inches of blade
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5-inch handle
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2-inch guard—minimal, sleek, unobtrusive
The balance point was crucial. These daggers had to feel weightless in the hand. She sketched out the tang—the hidden part of the blade that ran through the handle.
For the hilts, she would use Voidbone, a rare material that absorbed sound upon impact. Perfect for an assassin.
For the grip, she would use Dark Serpent Leather, providing a secure, comfortable hold.
She took a step back, examining the blueprints.
Perfect.
Now, it was time to bring them to life.
Gathering the Materials
The cavernous forge held a collection of rare metals and materials, but tonight, Seraphis needed only the best.
She carefully selected:
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Abyssal Mithril – Flexible, nearly indestructible.
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Ebonfang Steel – Razor-sharp and resistant to enchantments.
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Voidbone – Silent, vibration-absorbing material for the hilts.
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Dark Serpent Leather – A non-slip grip, essential for precision.
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Blood-etched Runes – To enhance cutting efficiency.
With everything gathered, she lit the forge.
Forging the Daggers – Step One: Smelting
She placed the Abyssal Mithril into the crucible, turning up the heat until the flames burned a deep blue.
Unlike steel, Mithril resisted melting. She had to push the forge’s magic to its limit, the temperature rising to an unbearable degree.
Minutes passed. Then hours.
Finally, the metal glowed a deep violet, signaling it was ready to be cast.
She poured the molten Mithril into the dagger molds, careful to prevent air bubbles or imperfections.
The daggers were starting to take shape.
Step Two: Melding the Ebonfang Steel
While the Mithril cooled, Seraphis turned her attention to the Ebonfang Steel.
She heated it to precisely 1,400 degrees, watching for the moment it turned a deep, shimmering black.
Taking up her hammer, she began to pound the steel into thin, razor-sharp sheets.
Each strike was precise, forming an impossibly sharp edge.
Then came the delicate process of fusing it with the Mithril core.
Using a special technique, she folded the metals together, layer by layer, ensuring the blade remained both flexible and unbreakable.
Hours passed as she worked tirelessly, forging perfection.
Step Three: Quenching the Daggers
Once the daggers were shaped, she lifted them with tongs, still glowing hot.
She submerged them into a vat of enchanted oil, watching as the liquid hissed and darkened.
This was the moment of truth. If the quenching failed, the blades would shatter upon impact.
The oil absorbed the heat, the magic within it reinforcing the metal’s structure.
After long minutes, she pulled the daggers free.
They were solid. Unbreakable.
Step Four: Sharpening to Absolute Perfection
The final edge had to be razor-thin, capable of slicing through enchanted armor like silk.
She used a diamond-forged whetstone, dragging the blades across its surface in slow, deliberate strokes.
The room filled with the sound of steel being refined to its ultimate form.
When finished, she tested their sharpness.
A single hair fell onto the blade’s edge—
It split into two.
Seraphis smiled.
Step Five: Engraving the Runes
With her engraving tool, she dipped the tip into a mixture of her own blood and ink.
Carefully, she carved ancient assassin runes into the blade’s spine.
The runes flared with a faint crimson glow, binding the weapons with power.
Now, the daggers would pierce through even the most formidable defenses.
Step Six: Final Assembly
The Voidbone hilts were polished to a perfect fit.
She wrapped the grips in Dark Serpent Leather, ensuring they felt like an extension of the wielder’s hand.
The final touch was the binding ritual, sealing the daggers as one-of-a-kind creations.
She whispered their names:
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Nightpiercer – A blade that would strike before the enemy even knew it was there.
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Shadowfang – A dagger of silent, deadly precision.
The air seemed to hum as the blades absorbed the names, becoming one with their identities.