[ It would be cruel to bid Era for help with forging and smithwork in a condition like this, when she should be focusing on her health instead. All the same, Era will certainly be capable of helping in the future if and when Ardbert ushers her into full recovery.

To the locals' credit, however, it's possible that they are capable of making better weapons, only that there hadn't been enough time. But Era is right than an unreliable weapon wouldn't be helpful. ]

It's possible that these walls will expand outward again. In preparation for that, ...and when you are feeling better, they would allow you to build a forge. You have a lot of good points, and I-- it would be a mistake on their part not to take your advice.