Role

Chapter 5

Klibendon has been followed, unbeknownst to him, by the invisible spirit of
his past companion, his hound. It stays by his side and observes.

So far, after taking up arms as he did and moving to Galadon, he's managed to
make some insights that are shaping his future direction.

He now believes that a weapon is treated as an extension of a warrior
master's body but begins only as a simple tool.

Currently, he compares himself to being one of these tools, weak and
malleable but with the potential to become more.

A deep-seated belief that the core material of the tool's making is paramount
to it's strength and usefulness now anchors his perception.

This core material, he believes, should be as pure as it can to achieve the
best condition but if one isn't careful, it'll dull or break.

A realization occurred after some consideration on his path in the village
and future training as a warrior but was set in motion by one act.

That act was watching the process of the forge being performed by Gilut, on
his bloody flail.

For the first time, all the pieces fell into place and he got a glimpse of
the big picture. The forge isn't just for material weapons.

Now he believes that an ingot can be of any material, even living
individuals, even himself, can live the process.

As such, he's began to visit the shrine of the Dwarven Lord, Thror, in hopes
that, one day, he'll be accepted and learn from the master.

His current, ultimate goal, is to prove to Thera, Thar-Eris, and all of the
lands, that a gnome may be truly strong without magic.