"It just... reminds me of an old story," Sophie said, warily. "I don't remember the details, but I remember it ending with the hero driving a cursed blade into a tree, and leaving it. I'm just... worried."<br/><br/>Cedrik nodded. "I can't say I've heard that story, but that's not surprising. But, I do have the rituals to perform the change on you, tonight. Not right now, we're about to keep moving, but later," he said.<br/><br/>Sophie kept a wary eye on the sword, as they continued to travel, but didn't say much. Eventually, they reached a small village, little more than a couple of shops and an inn, to stop for the night. Once in their room, Cedrik set up the ritual circle and filled the brazier with incense, to begin the reshaping ritual. It takes about an hour, but is fairly easy, especially with Cedrik guiding it.<br/><br/>(Acquiring Martial Weapon Proficiency takes 4 Evolution points, total, but swapping out the redundant Improved Damage, Magic Attacks, and Energy Attacks frees up the needed 4 points... especially since the sword functions as a +2 Unholy Longsword (with other abilities she's not aware of, yet.))