In the annals of continental history, grand legends sing of the glorious Hero who slew the Dragon King and saved the mortal realm from annihilation. Yet almost nobody knows of Bill Back, the humble, gruff artisan blacksmith who spent months sweating over the anvil to forge the holy blade that made that heroic triumph possible. Having completed his masterpiece, Bill desired nothing more than quietly operating his small village forge, mending horseshoes and crafting sturdy farming plows. However, a true master of metalwork cannot stay hidden for long. When corrupt imperial knights, traveling dwarven artisans, and rogue mercenary bands discover the extraordinary spiritual density of Bill's everyday tools, greedy forces descend upon his peaceful workshop to claim his talents. Refusing to let arrogant warriors disrupt his quiet life, the master blacksmith picks up his heavy forging hammer to teach intruders a painful lesson in metallurgy and brute strength....more