Whisper of Iron Book 2: A LitRPG Crafting Fantasy

Whisper of Iron Book 2 A LITRPG CRAFTING FANTASY ISEKAI BLACKSMITH BOOK TWO MATT PIVOTS Copyright © 2023 by Matt Pivots All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without written permission from the author, except for the use of brief quotations in a book review. Contents Book 1 Recap 1. Black Onesies 2. Capes Up! 3. Forged 4. Leather Armor of Binding Fire 5. Keg Pop 6. Power Struggle 7. Beneficiation 8. Hematite Ore 9. Crushin’ Time 10. Blood in the Swamp 11. The Overlord’s Favorite 12. Benny 13. Change in Plans Interlude 14. Basic Oxygen Steelmaking 15. Lunar Moss 16. Trust is Earned 17. Sneaky, Sneaky 18. Like a Boss 19. Journeyman 20. Zippy 21. Astral Mage 22. Warhammer 23. Spray and Pray Interlude II 24. Do Better 25. The First Cut’s the Deepest 26. Shadowvein 27. The Jungle Orchid 28. The Fogs of War 29. Some Light Healing 30. Civil War 31. The Fourth Battle of Dunbar 32. The Transfer of Power 33. Moats, Moats, Moats Epilogue About the Author About the Publisher Check this out! Book 1 Recap Noah's journey began when he arrived at Prixa and was assigned the class of blacksmith apprentice. He made a dagger from a vulture talon then encountered the Feka, a race of cat warriors, and a boy named Jasper. Jasper took him into the settlement and assigned him to Romas, the master blacksmith. However, Noah soon found himself in trouble when Romas accused him of stealing a dagger. As punishment, he ventured into the jungle at night, where he met Dee. She was a hunter class of Feka and became a valuable ally to Noah as they explored the jungle together. Noah unlocked a mining skill in a cave after he and Dee faced dangerous werewolves known as the Shadowalkers. They managed to survive and returned to the blacksmith's workshop. There, Noah met Typh, Dee's brother and the head of security in their settlement. Typh recognized Noah's potential after he learned about his access to magic and helped him develop his skills. The two faced a formidable bear creature together but were rescued by the Baron of the settlement. He discovered Noah's secret. The Shadowalkers launched an attack on Dunbar but were initially repelled. Noah devised a defensive strategy and built a drawbridge, effectively thwarting the werewolves' second assault. As a result, Noah was released from servitude and gained newfound respect. To his surprise, Noah discovered a unique ability. When humans held the equipment he had forged and matched the item's mana affinity, they could unlock their latent magical powers. This discovery led him to train the settlement's human mages and prepare for a final confrontation with the Shadowalkers. Despite their efforts, the werewolves proved to be a formidable foe. Under the full moon's power, the Shadowalkers' alpha killed the Baron, creating chaos and uncertainty. In a sudden turn of events, an unknown group of human mages with incredible fire and lightning magic arrived on the scene. Exhausted by the battle and overwhelmed by the mages’ power, the Shadowalker generals and the alpha were defeated. The human mages kidnapped Noah taking him to the city of Fulgar, and severed their Human alliance with the Monarch of the Feka. Chapter 1 Black Onesies I had arrived sometime during the night after the mages had saved us from the Shadowalker attack, and the teleportation mage had gotten us out of the demolished Fekan city of Dunbar. Well, more like kidnapped me. When I arrived, I was taken into the grand palace at the city's center, then sent directly to my room to rest without stopping and talking to anyone. I had no idea who these people were, but they seemed to know me. An elderly man with a long, white beard had escorted me to my room, then I heard a lock click on my door after I entered. Sleep didn't come to me as I played the day's events in my mind again. I had done everything possible to save Dee and hoped it was enough. I had so many questions, mainly about the status of my friends. I tossed and turned but couldn't fall asleep. It was dark in the room, the only light coming from a tiny torch and some brief flashes of lightning. I saw a few twinkling stars through the small window near the ceiling. It looked like one of those horizontal windows people sometimes have in their showers back on Earth. Once morning came, the door unlocked, and I was given a meal of potatoes and something that looked like Spam. It was horrible. I had gotten used to Dunbar's fresh fish and corn mixture, and this was like being served prison food. The juice was a hot beverage reminding me of coffee, and at least that was good. Much to my mother's dismay, I had just started drinking coffee about a year ago and enjoyed it. After breakfast, I tried the door. It opened, and I walked into the hallway and looked around at the gleaming halls. They were constructed from gray granite filled with red and yellow streaks. Flickering torches lined the long hallway, and I saw guards standing at attention near my room. They saw me but glanced away quickly. A skinny man in a blue onesie rushed up to me, a worried look on his face. "Excuse me! You cannot be out yet. We are not ready for you! You must wait until everyone’s breakfast is over!” I looked at the man, appraising his ridiculous outfit. I tried going with friendly. "Good morning. Can you tell me how much longer it will be? Or what I'm even doing here?" He glanced away. "No, I cannot. For now, please return to your room." I didn't move at first, and the guards shifted in their stances. I held up my hands and backed away.