Rivyn stared at the half-finished sword on his workbench, feeling both satisfaction and frustration. The weapon was shaping up beautifully, its edges perfectly honed, its form strong and balanced. Yet, a nagging sense of incompleteness kept him from calling it a true masterpiece. He knew exactly what the issue was. Iron, despite its sturdiness, lacked mana conductivity. No matter how intricate the runes or refined his craftsmanship, the sword would never reach its full potential without a way to channel mana with greater efficiency.
He ran his fingers along the cool blade, pondering. In his initial testing, spells would barely take hold in the weapon before dissipating, a sure sign that it could not harness mana properly. Rivyn wanted more than just a functional weapon; he wanted a tool that would become an extension of its wielder, an ally capable of both absorbing mana and unleashing powerful spells. There was only one logical solution: mithril.
