Some mortals challenge the Elders despite better counsel. Hegir the Guile was one such man. He made a bet that should the Blacksmith craft an indestructible shield, then Hegir would admit the Blacksmith to be the greatest forgemaster. Blacksmith obliged. Hegir knew full well that the Blacksmith would succeed and when he took the shield, he did so with glee. What Hegir did not know was that all attacks phased right through it. He never did get to deliver his praise. —Tales of the Mountain, by Black Summer.
