Chapter 7, Forging and Spellbooks
After Lu Yuan analyzed the formula for the King of Thieves' potion, their business grew significantly. As a result, Lu Yuan was also able to acquire some precious items through them, things that could never be accessed through normal channels. For instance, the dark green hard leather that Nicholas spread out before him, made from the neck skin of a Wyvern. This magical sub-dragon measures eight feet from head to tail and is a hybrid of a dragon and a serpent man. It can exhale toxic gas like a dragon, and its degenerated wings allow for brief gliding; it also possesses the ability to cast several types of spells. Of course, its primary mode of combat remains hand-to-hand. Although this sub-dragon has a low challenge rating, encountering a swarm of Wyverns would undoubtedly be a great disaster.
Many mercenaries, after accumulating enough money, choose to enchant their preferred weapons, enhancing them into magical weapons
The book cover is made from the thick, multi-layered keratinous skin of a heavy-winged serpent dragon, adorned with brass rivets, resulting in a robust and hard exterior. A leather strap is attached to the spine, which is tied around the waist. The dark green cover is inlaid with scales shaped like a serpent's head, with the serpent's eyes represented by two small emeralds. After binding the pages, Habaser Derlin was invited to cast the "Spellbook Creation" spell. This spell is of a relatively low level, but the effectiveness of the spell is determined by the caster's level. After binding the pages, Habaser Derlin was invited to cast the "Spellbook Creation" spell.
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After briefly glancing at the prompt that just flashed by, Lu Yuan placed the long sword, which he had just fitted with a hilt, alongside the other seven swords.
After becoming a formal assistant, Habasse Derlin finally showed interest in listening to him, of course, limited to 20 words. So Lu Yuan picked up the hammer and, with a clanging sound, forged three long swords, then selected one and handed it to Habasse Derlin, saying "This is what I excel at" in seven words. Thus, Lu Yuan transitioned from being a potion assistant to a forging assistant. At that time, Lu Yuan's forging skill was at level 14, allowing him to create qualified military weapons, and occasionally he could forge weapons of excellent quality. Therefore, Lu Yuan picked up the hammer and, with a clanging sound, forged three long swords, then selected one and handed it to Habasse Derlin, saying "This is what I excel at" in seven words. Thus, Lu Yuan transitioned from being a potion assistant to a forging assistant. At that time, Lu Yuan's forging skill was at level 14, allowing him to create qualified military weapons, and occasionally he could forge weapons of excellent quality.
After forging countless daggers, short swords, rapiers, long swords, hand-and-a-half swords, and two-handed great swords, he finally crafted a long sword of excellent quality. The attributes of this long sword can even rival those of a +1 magical weapon; in terms of overall quality, the +1 magical weapon is far behind. Among magical weapons, there are often those 'abominations' created by mages, which possess immense power but are exceedingly difficult to wield, and it is not uncommon for the wielder to injure themselves.
After the first exchange, Lu Yuan purchased this four-square-foot Yalong skin at a price of 2000 gold coins per foot. Nicholas, rolling away most of Lu Yuan's possessions, left in a leisurely manner. Upon returning to the laboratory, Lu Yuan began testing the leather's properties with various reagents. The origin of this leather was undoubtedly problematic; Nicholas did not know how it was obtained, but it was certain that it had nothing to do with the hunting process. Thus, he only understood the general situation while overlooking the essential issue. Lu Yuan's forging skills, after reaching level 12, significantly enhanced his ability to analyze materials. He immediately sensed that something was amiss and chose to conceal the abnormal situation.
Even Habasé Derlin speaks highly of the spellbook he created
Upon returning to one's own laboratory and using the treasured scroll of "Identification," the spellbook began to take on an increasingly profound and dark appearance, seeming rather sinister in nature
Resistance Enhancement: The wearer has a 30% chance to be immune to poisoning and is immune to the immobilization effects of "Human Restraint" and "Webbing Technique"
He has crafted weapons of excellent quality, raising his forging skills to level 17. Now, he is able to forge various exotic weapons such as katanas and scythes, achieving a commendable success rate. He can also engage in the production of metal armor, marking a small leap forward. In terms of weapon crafting, his training has essentially reached a relative limit, making further progress quite challenging. Therefore, Lu Yuan is preparing to shift his focus to armor production. In terms of weapon crafting, his training has essentially reached a relative limit, making further progress quite challenging. Therefore, Lu Yuan is preparing to shift his focus to armor production.
"Take a look at this, I guarantee it will surprise you!" Nicolas carefully took out a large cloth bag and placed it on the table. This is Lu Yuan's attic. Since Lu Yuan no longer lives here, it has naturally become a black market trading spot for Lu Yuan and Nicolas. Sometimes, his sister, known as "Black Lily," also makes an appearance. The weapons crafted by Lu Yuan are sold at prices several times higher than the normal market rate in the black market, and they are extremely hard to come by.
Long Sword (Excellent Quality): Typically includes double-edged swords, combat swords, or military swords. Sometimes, a long sword may only have a single edge. There is no unified specification for what constitutes a long sword, as its form varies by culture or region. The most common characteristic of a long sword is its length, usually ranging from 35 inches to 47 inches; in the latter case, the blade portion typically measures nearly 40 inches long. Most long swords are double-edged with sharp tips. However, this type of sword is more suitable for slashing rather than thrusting. The most common characteristic of a long sword is its length, usually ranging from 35 inches to 47 inches; in the latter case, the blade portion typically measures nearly 40 inches long. Most long swords are double-edged with sharp tips. However, this type of sword is more suitable for slashing rather than thrusting
He will not forget what is most important
Magical Nourishment: The leather of magical creatures can automatically absorb free magic, and this book can effectively preserve magical scrolls. It also allows the casting of "Dark Arts" once a day.
The long sword that Lu Yuan entrusted to Habaser Delin was precisely this one. After undergoing excellent enchantment and decoration, such a weapon could be sold for a price hundreds of times higher. For a long time thereafter, apart from studying in the library of the great mage Habaser Delin during the late hours of the night, he spent most of his time in the blacksmith's forge working with iron. After six months, he integrated some knowledge gained from his previous life, and his forging skills improved continuously by three levels.
Weapon Category: Longsword
Damage: 1D8 + 1
Winged Serpent Dragon! Lu Yuan gazed at the well-preserved leather, filled with astonished exclamations.
Weight: 4 pounds
Type: Handheld
Regardless, the opportunity to enter the library and study every day is the most precious.
After distancing himself from the harmful work of alchemical potions, he felt his body noticeably healthier. Although weapon enchanting is also a task, it is something only formal mages can perform. "Weapon Enchantment" requires a first-circle spellcaster of levels one or two, while spells such as "Advanced Weapon Enchantment" and "Sharpness" require a mage of level five or above to cast, which has nothing to do with a mere apprentice like him. All he needs to do is to produce a large number of high-quality weapons and then secretly laugh at those mages who age prematurely due to their enchantments.
Lu Yuan meticulously crafted a spellbook using the neck leather of the psychic winged serpent dragon. Archmage Habaser Derin fully activated the capabilities of this book through his spellcasting. The book consists of a total of two hundred thirty-three pages, and its recording ability is average
Data materials
Special Ability
Indeed, as far as I know, it is quite a behemoth measuring nearly 20 feet! A whole team of people lost their lives because of it, and I spent a considerable amount of money to procure it for you. Nicolas seized every opportunity to raise the price without any surprise.
Lu Yuan soaked the leather in the alchemical solution for a full week, after which the layers of the leather were thoroughly separated. Upon peeling off the dark green keratin layer, a series of layers of leather emerged, smooth and white like silk, as thin as a cicada's wing, divided into more than a dozen layers of equally sized translucent white leather. After drying and nitration, it transformed into paper resembling pure white cotton fabric, yet harder than the surface, with a remarkably tough material that could not be torn apart by ordinary force. Lu Yuan cut it into square sheets measuring one foot on each side, totaling two hundred thirty-three pages. After drying and nitration, it transformed into paper resembling pure white cotton fabric, yet harder than the surface, with a remarkably tough material that could not be torn apart by ordinary force. Lu Yuan cut it into square sheets measuring one foot on each side, totaling two hundred thirty-three pages
Resilience: The resilience of this book is comparable to that of an iron shield
After further analysis with magical reagents, he ultimately confirmed that this was a rare subspecies of the Winged Serpent Dragon, specifically the psychic Winged Serpent Dragon's neck skin. Magical items crafted from this leather will possess certain very rare effects
From a data perspective, a high-quality longsword merely shows a slight increase in damage compared to an ordinary longsword. In essence, its sharpness, toughness, and balance significantly surpass those of a regular longsword. Such a sword is easier to wield, requires less effort, has a longer lifespan, and is sharper. It is the preferred choice for mercenaries who cannot afford magical weapons, and if they acquire a high-quality weapon, they cherish it as a family heirloom
Damage Type: Slashing
[Craft (Forging) + 1]
With the magic book in hand, Lu Yuan could finally begin transcribing the spells recorded in the library. General spells below the third circle are not difficult to obtain in the region of Baldur's Gate, even war spells like "Fireball" are widely popular due to their versatility. Thus, in the library of Archmage Habasor Delrin, Lu Yuan quickly gathered all the general spells below the third circle, and he also found a scroll of the fourth circle spell "Howl," which had nearly half of its magical power depleted, in an old book. He carefully inserted the Howl spell into the spellbook, nurturing it with the book's magic, hoping that one day he could transcribe or use it.
"The Serpent of Darkness": Lu Yuan's spellbook
Come on, Nicholas. This item is indeed good, but it is just a small creature measuring eight feet long. If we encounter a giant winged serpent dragon nearly twenty feet long, I guarantee no one will return alive; it would be better to go dragon-slaying directly than to attempt to kill it. Now, let us discuss the price.
The quality of weapons can be categorized into five levels: Rough (decreased quality), Ordinary (unchanged data), Excellent (increased damage), Fine (increased damage and accuracy), and Superior (extremely well-suited). Essentially, Fine represents the highest quality of general weapons, while Superior quality is applicable only to specialized weapons designed according to factors such as hand shape, weight, strength, and habits. Such weapons can unleash tremendous power in the hands of their designated users. Essentially, Fine represents the highest quality of general weapons, while Superior quality is applicable only to specialized weapons designed according to factors such as hand shape, weight, strength, and habits. Such weapons can unleash tremendous power in the hands of their designated users. Another way to enhance weapons is by using better materials, such as black steel, mithril, fine gold, and alloys known to Lu Yuan, none of which he currently possesses.
Lu Yuan tied the "Serpent of Darkness" to his belt and took a few steps, then removed it and bound it to his left upper arm, performing a few blocking movements. The hardness of this book could even be used as an arm shield; it is truly a peculiar magic book. Fortunately, its attributes are quite powerful, especially the immunity to immobilization, which can yield unexpected effects in battle.