Tenacity Staff
Greetings and good health!

We've had a busy weekend traveling to different sites for a little photographic self-aggrandizement, and my feet are killing me! I've not a clue as to how Valos endures the sun beating down on his black robes. It's lucky for us our hard work has paid off, though.

Agility Staff
Two more Ironwood pieces are now viewable on the Finished Work page. Valos detected distinct characteristics from both during crafting: the staff pictured above best embodies tenacity, while the staff to the left boasts agility.

Tenacity has a firm, steady energy and seems like it would make for an enduring companion during faire season. Agility, on the other hand, is much lighter. Its slender shaft has a strong but agile feel and is easy to maneuver.

Valos coated both pieces with natural stain to coax out Ironwood's natural beauty. These are simple pieces, but they don't require excessive ornamentation to be stunning.

I must bid you adieu until next week's update, so stay tuned.

Fare thee well,
Naomi

 
Greetings and good health to you all!

New England has been blessing us with gorgeous weather these past few days: the air is warming, the tulips are pushing their ways up; spring is fast approaching! You know what that means, don't you? I can soon kick Valos outdoors for his staff crafting, of course! What else?
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As promised, I come bearing photographs of one of his finished ironwood staves; and a nice rooty staff it is!

The piece is finished with a natural stain, which enhances the ironwood's true hues and accentuates the grain of the wood.

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 Now, this piece would be perfect for a dainty priestess or wench, but not so fitting for a taller gentleman - unless you enjoy frequent, sharp pokes to the eye, that is. Its roots sit at about six feet high, as you can see.

Come back next week for more pictures of finished pieces!

Fare thee well,
Naomi