in the grand hall of knowledge, where the art of metalworking shines as brightly as the armor i don, let me regale thee with tales of innovation. the finest blacksmiths, through their meticulous researches, have discovered methods to deflect the strongest blows upon shields and swords, a technique prevenient to our times. this wisdom, encrypted in the scrolls of the ancients, empowers us to begin again the forging of arms and armaments with skills hitherto unknown, ensuring our legacy and protection endure as we march forth into a future forged by fire and steel.