Sifuu's Dialogue

Howdy! I’m Sifuu, the blacksmith around these parts.

But you might recognize me as Sifuu, the famous monster slayer!

How did a famous monster hunter like me wind up in a quaint suburban hamlet such as this?

Well...that's a good question. Fortunately, I have a good answer.

You see, I became a mother and I realized angering dangerous beasties was, well, a little too dangerous for my young son.

So I took up the position of the town blacksmith. These days, I make blades instead of wield them…

Today while I was smithing, some of the flakes hit my arm and left a scar.

Pretty cool, right? It kind of looks like a dragon.

If I’ve come off overly blunt... well, I’m not sorry!

I like you and all, kid, but there ain’t nobody who can stop me from bein’ me.

Auni told me he thinks it's funny to imagine an anvil falling on someone.

I've hit an anvil enough to know you don't want it hitting back.

It's hard to focus on work today.

I heard there was some beastie running around the Elderwood.

Makes me wonder if I should come out of retirement... just in case...

I know it must seem silly that I'm so worried about the beast in the Elderwood.

Truth is, I have a history with that thing. One that I'm not quite ready to talk about.

Let's just say, my life would be pretty different if I never ran into it.

If you want tips on making your ideal bow and arrow, I would suggest talking to Hassian.

He's forgotten more about long distance weaponry than I ever knew.

But don't tell him I said that. I don't want it going to his head.

I never have to worry Hassian when I stay up working like this.

He prefers to sleep outdoors as opposed to in his room after all.

I swear if Tau keeps chewing up all my leather furniture, I'm going to turn that pup into a rug.

I don't care what Hassian says!

Whew! My arms sure are getting tired. Thank the Dragon it's almost quittin' time.

Good thing you arrived. I could use a spotter.

Back in the old days I used to hunt criminals as well as beasties if you can believe it.

I once brought it the notorious one-handed Samwick.

A thief who managed to pickpocket from the Queen of Akwindu herself.

They threw a royal parade in my honor.

If you see Ashura, tell him that I'm waiting to be served. My glass has been empty for over half a second.

Good to see you stop by! It's nice to see a young person who isn't all work and no play.

Trust me, it will catch up with you when you're my age!

Have fun while you can for as long as you can! That's my motto.

Hodari told me you're becoming quite the miner. Good for you.

If you want to start doing something with all that iron you've been finding, might I suggest upgrading your smelter?

Hodari should be able to teach ya how if you keep workin' on your skills.

If you see Ashura, could you let him know to stop by the store?

I made him a new stein with the initials O.C. carved on it.

It stands for "old curmudgeon." It's a bit of an inside joke between us...

If you see Hassian, tell him he's late for his apprenticeship training...again.

For someone who talks such a big game about duty, he sure has a way of shirking it.

Tish told me you're becoming quite the furniture maker. Good for you.

If you want to start making higher quality furniture might I suggest upgrading your sawmill?

That one over there can make hardwood planks in addition to softwood.

Heh, I was just thinking about my first forge.

I filled up my parents oven with coal, plaster, and sand. I got the dang thing all the way to 3000 degrees!

After they saw the fire damage, they set me up with a real smithy in the shed.

I'm really happy to see you've taken an interest in smithing.

I would make you my apprentice over Hassian.

But, you know, nepotism always wins.

Ugh. What's taking Hodari so long?

If I'd known he'd be so slow about getting me my copper, I would have asked someone else!!!

Sorry, I'm a little cranky. I may be a bit hungover from last night revelries.

Currently, i don't work in weapons, just in metal bars and things needed for more practical, durable work like locks and fences.

But...if things were to get a little more exciting around here...who knows...

Maybe I could take up practice as a bladesmith once again. Wouldn't that be the day!

Between you and me, I'm hopin' I can strike platinum.

Hodari says there's not enough ore out here for it to be worth it, but there are enough collectors that'll pay premium for the good stuff.

Heck, if I get enough platinum to make a Greatsword, I bet I can sell that for a pretty penny back in Akwinduu.

What were we talking about the other night? Oh yes! My defeat of the many-headed jelly bellied leviathan.

Anyway, it was a dak and stormy night on the beach of Capital City.

And a beast the height of fifty men came rising in from the waves.

I was just having dinner at an inn when I saw it.

All Grand Councilor's soliders were rushing to behead the beast one by one.

But every time they chopped off a head, another one would emerge in its place.

Luckily for them, I didn't dall for the head chopping routine.

Instead, I plunged my blade right into the foul beast's aforementioned jelly belly.

The jelly spilled out all over the sand. It was later served in the Inn with lamb shank and biscuits.

Smells like you were hanging out with Tau earlier. That dog is still as slobbery as the day we found him.

As a puppy, Tau would follow Taylin hunting around the forest. Eventually he followed her home, and she gave him to Hassian.

I think whenever Hassian is missing Taylin, Tau reminds him that he's still special.

I heard Caleri's been complaining about me working late into the night.

So... I've decided to do the mature thing. And work louder, later into the night.

I had to pull in extra hours today...

Thanks to... someone... who told Kenli it was a good idea to shut me down at night.

I've been helping Tish with the molds for a new line of jewelry she's been working on.

I gotta tell you, my fingers weren't made for this sort of detail work.

Let me tell ya...

There's nothin' like the sound of the old hammer on the anvil to get your blood pumpin' in the morning.

Heard people around here are excited for something called the Maji Market.

I'm wondering if there's something I could sell over there! What do you think?

Hodari brought me some Palium yesterday, and I'm still deciding what to make with it.

What do you think I should try?

Elouisa was talking to me the other day about something called "Brightfiends".

Not sure I believe her tale but if they ever did come back...

Who do you think would be the best fighter around here? Besides me, of course.

Did you see me leave anything in the Inn yesterday? I can't seem to find my good hammer, and my memory is a little hazy.

I'm supposed to go camping with Hassian next week, and I really want to impress him.

Do you know any good stories to tell at the campfire?

Sorry if I space out. I've been daydreaming about my perfect blade.

If you could design your ideal weapon what would it be?

Have you been practiving your throwing knives?

I recommend sticking to butter knives before giving the real thing a whirl.

You look like you've been lifting some weights. I see you took my advice!

I've been working on my blade all morning.

This beauty is as true a hero's blade as I've ever sat my eye on.

She's so beautiful I could almost cry. Too late...I'm already crying.

Glad you swung by, Player, I've got a bit of a chapaa and egg problem.

Ugh! I don't want Hassian to know that I pulled my hamstring, so I keep going through my morning routine.

But the pain. The pain is too much sometimes...

I'm having trouble sleeping tonight. I wonder if it's something I ate... or more likely something I drank.

You know, sometimes I wonder if Hassian stays away at night on purpose because he knows that's when I'm home.

Nevermind me...sometimes I act like a real sad sack when I come home from having too much fun at the Inn.

I have unfinished business with one of those beasts out there...

It keeps me awake on nights like these.

My retirement is what's best for Hassian, but what's best for me?

Good to see you, I was just turning down for the night with my copy of “200 ways to skin a Gottcatt.”

You know, just some light bedtime reading.

Good to see you here. Do you have a twin or am I seeing double?

Forgive me...I just beat Hodari in a drinking contest, and it hasn't been the best for my sense of perception.

What would you think if I started selling weapons in this store?

Don't tell Ashura, but this workout is a lot harder than it used to be in my younger years.

I would start to slow it down, but I know the other villagers would notice if I slowed down my pace.

I can't let them see me as weak.

Did I ever tell you about the time I defeated the many-headed jelly-bellied leviathan? Oh, I haven't?

Well, come back after work for the rest of the story. It's a real treat if I do say so myself...and I do.

I've got another Bahri Boys song stuck in my head!

Don't tell anyone this, but sometimes I smith to the beat of their songs.

Is it just my imagination or did Ashura glance over here like he's interested in me?

Don't look! Don't look! I don't want him to know we're talking about him.

Don't get me wrong, I miss my wife like I would miss my own arm if it were to get chopped.

But since she's gone, there's no harm in me lookin' at what else is out there.

Don't tell Reth but I come here more for the view than the food, if you know what I mean.

Ashura bet me I couldn't eat all of the bacon and eggs in the Inn.

He's about to have an empty pantry, and an empty wallet!

I think we should round up a posse, and go find that beast in the Elderwood.

It's dangerous! And deadly! And...

Maybe I've had a little too much to drink.

Please... don't mention this to Hassian, ok?

If you haven't tried it yet, I thoroughly recommend the house ale.

It goes down smooth and isn't too hard on the wallet.

See Hassian over there on the patio playing card with young Auni?

My boy may act tough, but he's always had a soft spot for children and animals.

It gives me hope he may be able to find a partner and settle down one day.

After all, even the strongest of us need somebody to rely on every now and then.

Don't you have better things to do at night besides come here and listen to an old woman's stories of her glory days?

Well, regardless, I do appreciate having somebody willing to listen.

It's strange to be out here in the Elderwoods again.

After we left our old village, this is where Taylin tracked that beast of hers.

She said these woods were its home.

She died here fighting that...that thing.

Nothing I can do will bring her back. But I'm hoping if I kill that beast then...well, at least she won't have died for nothing.

My wife, Taylin, loved the stars. Her favorite story was about the lover's constellation.

She told the story a thousand times, but I can't really do it justice.

If you ask Hassian, he might be able to tell you. That story was always one of his favorites.

I know I don't seem like a religious woman, but I pray to the Dragon every night before I go to bed.

For Hassian's safety...and for Taylin.

Here's hopin' she found her way to right side of the veil!

Do you ever look at the stars at night and wonder what they mean?

I've been thinking about Taylin a lot recently... I just wish I knew what happened to her for sure, ya know?

It's been nearly a decade, though. I have to push through this.

I have to let her go to feel better, but if I do... I feel like I'm saying what happened between us didn't matter.

I wish I could hammer out feelings as easily as a sheet of metal.

Yesterday at the Inn, Badruu asked if I wanted to start a band.

Guess he heard me smithing and thinks I have the rhythm...

I hear you proved yourself in the virtues! Congratulations! I remember that was not an easy task.

But if anyone knew you could do it, it was me.

There it is! You're wearing his pin! Knew Hodari'd come through.

Good pin design too. Sturdy smithing work. You can always trust Hodari to deliver quality.

Well, I'm glad it all worked out for you two!

Now maybe you can give me some dating advice sometime.

That Hassian... You just can’t win with that boy sometimes.

Apparently this is the first Maji Market Kilima’s had in ages, so I thought I’d invite him to go with me.

He was alright with the idea until he heard Kenli’s got a chapaa-themed booth set up there. Now he refuses to go!

I’ve been doing everything I can to convince him to change his mind, but he won’t budge.

The Maji Market’s all about enjoying the evening with your family and friends, so if my son’s not going, I won’t either.

Say hi to everyone for me!

I'm heading over to the Maji Market later tonight. Thought I'd hang out there instead of the Inn like I usually do.

If you aren't already planning on going, you should consider. It's not everyday we have events like this, after all!

I have to say, Zeki's prize wheel is one of my favorite things at the market, even if I do keep getting unlucky.

I'm thinking of trying my luck at winning big later. You think I can do it?

Remember how I told you I was planning on taking a shot at the grand prize for Zeki's prize wheel? Well, I did it and...

I won the grand prize!!!

After like, ten more tries, but hey, I finally got to walk away from that wheel with my head held high.

I haven't felt a rush like that since my beastie-slaying days!

The drums they've got set up in the courtyard make a real nice sound when you hit 'em.

It's almost as relaxing as the sound of my hammer pounding into my anvil!