Crafting Motif 54: Bloodforge Style

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 * Author: Stoneheart the Heartstone
 * Collection: Bloodforge Style

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Clanfellows, in the name of the Hunt-Father, whom I invoke in his aspect as Alrabeg the Hunter, take now to heart these sacred schema that define the trappings of we who work the Bloodroot Forge. For it is as Bloodforge Smiths that we shall hammer the Nords upon the anvil of our rage and hatred, until all bend the knee before the Hunters of Hircine. Fellihboh!

AXES

Forge the axe, fine the work, broad the blade, filigree, wrap the haft, leatherly.

BELTS

Broad the belt, interweave, strongly girt, buckle wide, cinch the sash, mammoth-hide.

BOOTS

Leather and stud, foot defense, kick and stomp, on offense, chase the prey, forward hence.

BOWS

Strong recurved, simple bow, hurling darts, at the foe, quiver bulge, with swift arrow.

CHEST PIECES

Bloodforged breast, tied to back, intricate, weave and tack, flexible, for the hunt.

DAGGERS

Straight and broad, guard and blade, tang in hilt, Bloodforge made, cut and thrust, Hunter's knife.

GLOVES

Gauntlets tough, fingers free, forearms wrapped, guarding thews, Hunter's hand, grips and hews.

HELMETS

Antlers sprout, from helmet brow, casque is thick, cradling head, enemy sees, enemy's fled.

LEG GREAVES

Serpentine, interweave, on front plate, of the greave, strap to calf, above the boot.

MACES

Heavy sledge, crushing arm, pounds the prey, deadly harm, weapon true, of Bloodforge.

SHIELDS

Keyhole shape, writhing cord, brazen boss, five more round, Hunter praise, Hircine lord.

SHOULDER ARMOR

Oblong cops, curved at crest, metal plate, steel is best, forged in blood, fringed in fur.

STAVES

Magic staff, tipped with horns, sharp and ringed, potent thorns, oaken haft, battle bred.

SWORDS

Double edged, long and strong, point for thrust, edge for slash, death in steel, doesn't rhyme.