Karl leaves Alexander and Nadarr (and any others interested in helping) to help the smith as he appears to have enough assistants and returns to the apothecary, where he keeps out of Thyra and the old man's way, waving his holy symbol in ritual patterns as he calls on the blessings of the Raven Queen and, somewhat awkwardly, Bahamut, to watch over his companion in his struggle with the vampiric taint.
((I'd be amused if Karl ended up being able to help enchant things with blessings of the Raven Queen. He did manage to modify his short sword, way back when, so he does have some background. We'll see what comes up, though.))
((I'd allow it, but you won't get any other rituals or such))
You help out with nails and hammers as well. As he silvers the blade, he shakes his head and smiles.
"Tell you lads what. If you can get 1000 nails done by the time I finish this, I'll silver that fancy sword that your armored friend has as well for free."
The race is on.
Karl:
Str: (14+3)
Dex: (18+1)
Endurance: (17+4)
Nadarr:
Str: (2+1)
Dex: (18+3)
Endurance: (10+3)
Alexander:
Str: (18+5)
Dex: (2+4)
Endurance: (19+2)
Between the three of you, Nadarr working with the nails nimbly, Alexander using his strength to pound the points onto the nails, and Karl's tolerance for the heat despite his heavy platemail, the three of you do an excellent job, although poor in some cases.
Karl's rating: Excellent
Nadarr's rating: Mediocre
Alexander: Good
You do a great job and make (893+134+284=1311) nails and (54) hammers by the time he finishes. He commends your work and does Karl's blade for free and he teaches you all to make shortswords, daggers and maces on top of this. Karl's heirloom blade is now touched up and silvered as well as the sunblade. They both now have a bright shine to them. ((You may use your point here to gain training in making these items))
Karl returns to the apothecary to see an unconscious but not as pale Symon. Thyra is sitting next to him and sees Karl walk in. You swear you thought she was holding his hand but the red on her face all but confirms it. She says she now knows a little about making potions now, and that Symon will be fine now. The whole thing cost 750gp and she paid for it. She said when you take on the fortress, she expects an extra portion of the wealth that equals that much. She recommends finding the town enchanter to get some of your weapons enchanted to cope with undead.