Tal walked through the forest enjoying the sounds of the wild. Traveling an uncommon path, he went to the closest town to see if their smith knew any further blacksmithing techniques. As he continued he checked to be sure he had all of his ores. He found he was lacking in some iron ore. Just then he heard a loud commotion coming from his left. Curious, Tal went to investigate. Veering off of the trail, he trekked through the forest to find a large cave.<br/><br/>Taking his massive blade from itâ€™s holster on his back he slowly edged to the entrance of the cave. Peering inside, he saw someoneâ€™s outline in the shadows. Knowing a stealthy approach was impossible due to his armor, he cautiously moves to the lone figure. Soon he discovered that there was a second person in front of the first but lying on the ground.<br/><br/>From a good distance yet he stopped to study the two that were in the cave. Subconsciously noting a growing heat in his chest, he moved forward to the two. Before he could say anything he finally took notice of the increasing warmth building in his chest, he undid the straps of his heavy armor that shields his chest. Looking down he saw thin black marks form on his chest and continue to grow with the increasing heat. Soon enough the heat felt as if it were emanating from a raging fire in his chest. Taking out his flask, he dumped the fresh water in it on his chest in attempt to quell the burning feeling, but to no vale.<br/><br/>Doubling over from the increasing pain, Tal clutched at his chest. At this point he could no longer fight the pain. He let out a loud pained roar as the burning feeling continued to grow in his chest. Falling completely to the ground he curled somewhat as he felt the pain slowly subside. Reaching for his blade, he managed to get himself off the ground somewhat before he fell to his knees.Looking at his chest, Tal saw a Blacksmithâ€™s hammer with what appears to be fire winding around it.