Merlin snorted, and ran his hand along the fuller of the blade, careful of the sharp edges, and along down to the grip. He picked it up and examined the weapon."You say that, but this sword looks immaculate. You would never know it was damaged. Did you do this one?" He looked to Ragnar, and he did seem actually impressed, which was a feat. The mage wasn't known for genuine compliments, preferring snark, and sarcasm. "If so, you must be quit skilled, but I didn't come to talk of swords."He placed the blade back in the rack, and leaned against a nearby table. "We found some interesting things. Thought you'd like to hear it." He pulled the book from his bag, and opened to the marked page. "We also got a lead on who might have been helping Kerrek. Which do you want to hear first?"