Comments on: Annotated 47-16

By: Abnaxis

Abnaxis — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 14:45:04 +0000

For the record: “Pure” metals–whether it’s iron or aluminum or whatevs–are pretty much always less trong than not-pure metals. That’s because metals are crystals, and the more “regular” the crystalline pattern is in the metal, the easier it is to bend. Irregularities in the crystal lattice come from either A) impurities (like the carbon in steel, for example or B) cold-working (aka bending/smooshing) the metal to introduce gaps in the crystalline structure (this is why blacksmiths smack swords to give them their shape instead of pouring them into a mold and calling it a day). For extra fun, people who REALLY know what they’re doing can vary the impurities throughout whatever thing they’re forging, making hard brittle iron on (say) the edge of a blade while leaving the center of the blade soft so the whole thing doesn’t shatter when you use it.

My guess is that the gnomes understand all of this better than everyone else–even if gnomish iron is still iron and not some superior iron alloy, if they understand how to work the metal better they’re going to make better stuff out of it.

By: Andreas

Andreas — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 08:56:49 +0000

If the army got between them and their getaway route, they have to pull the “cornered animal” defense.
Remember: The best defense is an offense.
And the best offense is an ambush.

By: Beroli

Beroli — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 21:39:52 +0000

Yo, Silver Goon.

There’s no such thing as Gastonian rule anymore.

By: SteelRaven

SteelRaven — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 15:25:37 +0000

That is really hard to do in practice when you are being watched. If there was less soldiers, maybe? But this was set up as a occupation force right below a city already under martial law.

By: MasterDiver

MasterDiver — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 13:27:07 +0000

I notice they have shackled the gnomes with their hands in front, where, perhaps they could work on each others bonds? I wonder how many prisoners will actually arrive at Iwatani’s palace?