Kotomi Forge
Popular legend holds that Anari weapons are supernaturally sharp and imbued with amazing qualities, able to cut through almost any other material, and in the hands of a skilled Uarsinsi warrior, all but invincible. This legend is carefully encouraged and maintained by Anari swordsmiths, who have made mountains of gold from the Hegemony and others willing to pay for the weapons. In reality, the islands’ iron is of such poor quality that it must be worked with quantities of charcoal over a very long period to be made suitable for weapon production. While the resulting steel is indeed of high quality, it is not magical, nor is it especially superior to many other forms of steel. Nevertheless, the Anari swordsmith’s art requires surpassing skill and talent, for the blades produced are both beautiful and functional. Several elite Hegemony units are equipped with Anari weapons, and the sword of an Uarsinsi warrior must be of the most flawless manufacture.
Kotomi Forge is probably the most famous swordsmithy in Anari and is located near the great city of Ui’aharti. Here, master sword-makers have practiced their trade for centuries, producing amazing weapons of all kinds. Each year, the Eldest himself requests the manufacture of a new sword, which is delivered to Aliyashinsah Temple via owl-rider and placed in a specially-designed display hall. None of the Eldest’s swords has ever been used in battle.
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