Chapter 82: Ekavir Goes Procuring

Vir contemplated heading to Params store, however the Brotherhood not solely had extra weapons and armor to select from, with examples all throughout the Recognized World, however their high quality was additionally higher. And, in contrast to with the inn, Vir obtained a 5 % low cost.

Positioned in the identical Sanctum constructing, the armory store was only a brief stroll from his room, throughout the courtyard that served because the Balar rank area.

A whole bunch of weapons lined the racks of the tall, vaulted ceiling room. A protracted counter dominated the aspect wall, behind which hung a number of extra weapons.

The costly ones.

Vir doubted hed have the cash to afford these attractive blades, nevertheless it was nonetheless enjoyable to ogle.

Solely a handful of different mercenaries have been current, permitting Neel to freely run round whereas Vir admired the ocean of armaments on show. Not solely have been there a number of examples of most weapon typesarming swords, greatswords, talwars, shamshirs, maces, polearms, flails, and several other morebut all of them had completely different accents and kinds, too.

Some have been unadorned, meant to be primary, rugged implements of battle. Others had intricate carvings and gold inlays. These regarded like theyd be extra at dwelling on a Sawai aristocrats waist than in a warriors hand.

There have been even a few urumisbizarre versatile whip-swords that regarded each lethal and comical on the identical time. Vir needed to marvel if any martial arts integrated such unusual weapons, or in the event that they have been extra for intimidation.

To Virs immense disappointment, there wasnt a single seric weapon in sight. Supplies ranged all the best way from mid-grade iron all the best way as much as gleaming metal alloys, however there wasnt a touch of seric.

Possibly they preserve these in a again room? Or possibly they have been so costly that almost all warriors couldnt afford them. In spite of everything, whod inventory an merchandise that by no means offered? Seric blades began at one seric coin and went up from there. To afford even the most cost effective seric katar, Vir must work over 100 contracts for the Brotherhood. Taking residing bills into consideration, hed in all probability need to work nonstop for a complete yr to afford one.

Some day, Vir thought with a sigh, strolling over to an particularly unusual rack of swords. Vir initially mistook them for coaching swords, since some have been product of wooden. Others have been metal, however pencil-thin. They regarded as if theyd snap when struck at something more durable than flesh.

That was when he seen the spherical cavities at their hilts.

Magic weapons!?

Each weapon on this rack had a minimum of one slot for magical orbs.

So thats why they appear like this. Theyre designed for use with magic!

Vir had heard of fight assist magic, however had by no means actually understood the way it labored. Spells like Sharpen Edge, Improve Pace, Improve Edge Retention, and Improve Sturdiness may very well be slotted into these swords, boosting their properties.

With magic augmenting them, these swords would behave extraordinarily in a different way from common weapons. A sword with the burden of a feather might deal the injury of a greatsword.

Itd be capable of strike a lot quicker, too. He might scarcely think about how devastating these weapons may very well be.Up to date from novelbIn.(c)om

Have to be good to have a mejai alongside. Vir puzzled whether or not hed ever get to hitch a celebration with a mejai in it. Possibly he might pair up with Maiya to change into an unstoppable duo someday?

Vir shook off these delusions and compelled himself to consider the explanation he was right here. He didnt come right here to purchase weapons. He wanted armor.

Strolling to the far wall of the room, he discovered an array of armor-clad straw dummies. There was much less choice right here, however nonetheless dozens to select from. Gambesons in numerous colours and thicknesses, brigandinesboth fitted and square-shaped, and full plate armor, with a half dozen helmet choices.

These he ignored. Whereas defending one’s head was most peoples’ prime precedence, Vir discovered helmets made him really feel stuffy, irrespective of what number of coifs he wore, they usually robbed him of his listening to. Possibly hed remorse it someday, however his hood would suffice for now.

The identical went for boots. Hed discovered that any steel in his soles interfered together with his capacity to tug prana by means of the bottom. He imagined it was the identical for mejai, which was seemingly why mejai by no means wore gauntlets.

How a lot? Vir requested.

Ten for bracers and greaves. 5 in the event you simply need the bracers.

Vir had are available in right here anticipating to stroll out with a full safety answer. Possibly not decked out in armor, however sufficient to offset the dangers hed face within the sewers, a minimum of. Bracers with out shin greaves wouldnt do a lot for him.

Is there anything? Vir requested.

Nicely I might need one thing. However youre not going to love it, the bald, hooded man stated, strolling over to his counter. He crouched and rummaged round behind the counter for a second, earlier than standing with a set of bracers and greaves.

Lovely! Was Virs first response. Gaudy! Was his second.

Each the greaves and the bracers had intricate purple and gold inlays that made the armor items look extra like ceremonial armor than something useful. Even the metal was polished far past what it should be.

However essentially the most placing factor was how the greaves had each shin and thigh elements, with a separate metal knee plate.

Alright, so this armor could also be a tad extra restrictive than what you have been in search of, seeing as the way it covers every thing out of your waist down. However the segmentation is definitely effectively finished. Ive tried it on myself; its fairly cell.

Certain, Vir replied, however what of the price? I cant afford something this fancy.

Nicely, thats the factor, the armorer stated with a grimace. I do know the blacksmith who made this. The blokes obsessive about decorations, however he cant afford the actual deal. This isnt gold, buddy. Its fools gold. Doesnt even appear like the actual factor! There isnt a single Sawai who would contact these things. And few warriors wish to put on this gaudy factor to battle. This has sat on my shelf for half a yr. Cant do away with it.

And? Vir requested cautiously. How a lot would you like for it?

Pal, the metal on this set makes it value ten silvers, straightforward. However, given its different qualities, Unwell let it go for seven.

Virs face fell. Seven is actually all the cash I’ve. 5 was stretching it, however essentially the most I can do is six. No level having armor if Im gonna starve. Ive obtained a bandy and an Ashva with a bum leg to take care of, too.

The armorer leaned on the counter and regarded Vir up and down. Nicely, yknow. Youre an Provoke, proper? 5 % low cost Nicely, I used to be by no means all that good at my numbers. 5 % feels like a silver off of seven to me. Sound correct to you?

Vir barely suppressed his grin. Sounds about proper to me.

He spent the subsequent half hour getting fitted for the armor. The alteration course of would take one other day, so the set would solely be prepared for him tomorrow. Even then, Vir doubted he’d use it for this upcoming mission. Stealth was a precedence, and these items weren’t. Vir doubted that hed be doing very many assassination missions within the futurehoped he wouldnt, ratherso this didnt strike him as an excessive amount of of a draw back. Particularly once they may very well be painted black or hidden underneath clothes. Moreover, if he wanted armor for an assassination mission, that meant he’d finished one thing horribly mistaken. Somewhat than slugging it out, he’d merely Dance to security, in spite of everything.

Because it was, the armor wasnt best for stealthy operations. However then, beggars couldnt be choosers, and this was solely his first set. For now, itd defend not solely his forearms and shins, however his entire leg, too.

Having tried it on and labored by means of some strikes, its weight was noticeable. Hed need to get used to preventing with it, however the armorer had been proper. It wasnt restrictive sufficient to compromise his acrobatics.

Vir additionally ended up promoting his outdated coaching katar. The rusted iron weapon was hardly helpful in fight; in truth, Vir hadn’t even used it as soon as. Itd fetched a pittance of thirty coppers, however he used the funds to pay for having his chakrams and chakris sharpened up. Hed choose these up from the armorer tomorrow when he returned for the armor.

Together with his affairs so as, Vir retrieved Neel and set out.

He was on the clock for this contract, and if Ravin was to die by Virs arms, he wanted to know every thing concerning the man.

Vir left the Brotherhood Sanctum not as a villager of Brij, however as a decide and executioner.