Help wanted! So It Shall Be A Competition!

## Synopsis

The RP follows Tannia Duellona and Michael as Tannia competes to be Rossle Deva's Apprentice, Michael tagging along as Tannia's assistant. Tannia, already well versed in blacksmithing, passes through the initial screening stage, easily identifying a katar and its weaknesses. Unfortunately for Tannia, she has competition, and a nasty one at that. A sexist orc antagonizes Tannia, asserting that she belonged in a kitchen instead of the forge. Vilified, Tannia then bets to the orc that if she lost, she'd hang up the hammer for good, but if he lost, the orc would crawl out the forge like a dog. Upon finding an ore made of orichalcum, the orc agrees, self-assured he'd win.

Meanwhile, Michael supposedly gets mistaken for a competitor, passing through the same initial screening (by using the appraisal skill on a chainmail) before being tasked with sharpening a knife on a grindstone. Michael, without any actual experience, applies the grindstone in all the wrong ways, before admitting to Rossel he wasn't actually competing. Rossel nods at that, stating he could tell Michael wasn't actually competing. Rossel then proceeds to give Michael a mini-lesson on how to properly utilize the grindstone as well as advice to find work elsewhere.

Tannia continues to fiercely work the forge, utilizing both the Appraisal skill and her Blacksmithing skill to slowly transform crude iron into lump of steel. Once Tannia and the orc finished refining their ores, Rossel ousts all the other competitors and leaves both Tannia and the Orc to finish their job. With the help of Michael who finished his task, Tannia then begins the long, arduous task of hammering the metal into an actual weapon. After several workings, the weapon is complete, becoming a Damascus Steel Short Sword, Grade D. As for the orc, the weapon he created was a wicked looking war-ax made of orichalcum.

Before Rossel begins the examination, the orc mocks Tannia once more, convinced his weapon was clearly the better one. Rossel gives a supposed compliment to the orc's weapon before beginning the final exam. First up, Tannia. Rossel criticizes Tannia's choice of material as damascus steal is difficult to maintain but then goes on to say anyone carrying such a weapon well-looked after should not be messed with. Next, the orc. Without any effort, Rossel breaks the orc's axe with Tannia's weapon before complimenting her weapon. Orichalcum is much finicky, a material completely wasted with the Orc's inferior talent. Rossel tells the orc to leave, the orc shamefully getting on all fours, apologizing to Tannia, and crawling out of the shop.

Rossel welcomes his new apprentice, Tannia. Michael, reasoning that he helped out, asks Tannia for a cool weapon. In response, Tannia walks over to Michael to offer the sword, but before actually doing so, instructs Michael that wielding a sword is a responsibility, one that he must take seriously. Rossel, seeing Michael's insistence on payment, become a bit irritated that Michael had ignored the knife he recieved from grinding. Without warning, the orc comes bursting through the door, fully geared and wielding a giant axe. Rossle, with a brevity, uses his magic, knocking the orc back before telling Tannia to test out her weapon.

Tannia, initially dumbstruck at the dwarf's request, takes up the sword and deftly slashes the orc's leg and brings him to his knees. Then, after giving a scathing rebuke, Tannia dispatches the orc, ending the altercation and the competition.

## Grading Notes

### Grader's Notes

The thread was a success, people were able to achieve goals while others helped others achieve those goals, overall was a good start and ending and everyone was consistant.

### Aftermath

Tannia achieved her objective of becoming the famous Rossle Deva's apprentice through trial, competition and even killing another competitor to protect herself, of course with Rossle's reputation no one would come for Tannia. Perks of being a well renowned blacksmith's apprentice. Michael helped Tannia achieve her goal and was able to learn a couple of tricks from Rossle in the process, no one got hurt except for the sexist orc who was too prideful to take a loss.

### Rewards

DM - Gains 7 points for any playabke character since I do not have a character in this thread. (Goes to Renee)

Tannia - 15 points - optional title acquired:

* [Apprentice of Rossle Deva] - Gives special treatment from guards, other blacksmiths and warriors alike in Ryken, many respect this blacksmith's prowess with the forge. Nobles and other snotty uptight bastards, as Rossle would say, will show disdain towards you because of Rossle's own hatred for people who only want his work for show rather than practice and battle. You also get a hefty discount (40%) from smithing stalls and salesmen alike.

Michael - 15 points - optional title acquired:

* [Apprentice in blacksmithing] - While not amazing on the forge you have shown you have some knowledge on how to craft and prepare, blacksmiths will recognize you as having potential. Don't waste it!