Most of the people who were up early were already on their way to the festival, either to be among the first to try the delicacies of the day or the day's games or help set up. However, Jerus was not among them, the sound of metal on metal ringing through the air as he worked the forge, hammering a sword blade into shape. The owner was taking the day off to go to the festival, so Jerus was able to work without getting in anyone's way and without anyone getting in his, which was nice.

He'd already gotten out all the rapiers that the owner had and set them out for testing and review when Armond and his lady friend arrived and so while he waited, he killed the time by working on a few swords that he'd designed in his spare time, all with fairly unorthodox blade and guard designs. The one he hammered at now was serrated on both edges versus the regular smooth sharp edge that lead to a clean cut. He didn't see many practical uses for it, perhaps sawing through small trees, but using them on people wasn't something he'd use it for if he didn't have to. Finishing hammering it, he cooled it and began work on the guard, a four pronged one that would allow for an easier time disarming an opponent that tries to lock your blades. If the pair worked, he could see it being used against hardened leather if used in a fight, but it was impractical against armor.