The forgemaster grins. "Excellent choice."
Milon pats you on the back, causing you to tense up. "Hey, you deserve it, Marshal. You're one hell of a commander."
You nod. I'm really, really not.
The forgemaster says to you, "What about a weapon? I heard your sword got stolen. So I already got a blade bein' forged, you'll jes' need to pick out a grip. We got a shield on the way, too. Maybe a lance?"
"Wait… wait… you're making more for me?"
"Of course! You saved our damn country, it's the least we can do."
"Please… you don't have to do this."
The forgemaster chuckles. "It's not my money anyway, gov'nor. Lord Moren just told us to forge gear for you. He said he'll cover expenses. It's your payment, Marshal. For saving our country. And my children."
"I…" You're not even sure how to respond to his generosity.
"Speechless? All right. We'll throw in the lance for free, then. Pick somethin' else out. We're here to restock your armory."
As you stand there, shocked, Milon interjects, "If he doesn't take the offer, I will."
The forgemaster laughs. "We're open for commissions, gov'nor. If you got coin, we're open."
"Know what? Maybe I'll take a look," Milon says. The forgemaster nods and calls for an assistant. The young man approaches, and the forgemaster instructs him, "Take this customer around. Show him our stock."
The assistant nods and sets out, motioning for Milon to follow him. The nobleman says as he leaves, "I might be an hour. Or a few."
The forgemaster turns his attention to Obren. "As for you, gov'nor? Want to take a look?"
Obren shakes his head. "I'm flattered, and I would, but my salary doesn't cover it."
He nods understandingly. "Well then, Marshal, what do you say?"
"Well… what do you even have?" you ask.
The forgemaster replies, "We can do a lot. A battleaxe perhaps, for fighting infantry? Maybe a warhammer for taking on armored targets? Or maybe you just want another sword, but bigger, like a greatsword or somethin'. Or perhaps a poleaxe? Not great on horseback, but the most versatile weapon for fighting on foot."