Message:I've had same gripe; why is there a fee and why am I the one to do this?
Sort of why D&D based on Tolkien will never be epic.
Does make me think there is a game to write where first you play the person to make the sword, the best you can muster, gather the mats and forge, was it done right. Then perspective change, continue as the guys tasked w/ the sword to finish the deed or get it into the hands of someone who can.
Digression tables leading into the adventure, huh? Has potential.
Yours,
IronRed
30-Dec-2020