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Known as the “Blacksmiths Banes,” these mimics have caused an unprecedented
shortage of weapons and armor on the continent.
The sword and anvil mimic is patient, remaining perfectly still for weeks
in a forge or smithy before its assault. Unlike others of its kind, it doesn’t play
pranks or carry out any other action that might give away its presence.
This is because a smithy is crammed with weapons and tools that could
kill or injure it. This disciplined patience makes it one of the most dangerous
of its kind.
When the authorities raided Etzel’s laboratory, the wizard’s notes were
spread throughout the tomes. These included diagrams and tidbits of information.
However, many of the books were destroyed when the mimics escaped,
making any full detailed appraisal of the numbers and types impossible.
During a joust organized by the blacksmiths of Thamarya, a couple of
mutilated bodies were discovered hidden behind a rack of weapons. Someone
had severely mauled the bodies and removed some of the limbs.
Amongst the spectators was an old inquisitor named Baskervill, who carried
out an immediate investigation. By interviewing the competing guilds, it
became apparent they were missing some of their members, but because of
the event’s gayety, they assumed the missing members had snuck to enjoy
the merrymaking.
Afterwards, Baskervill discovered that the culprit were three sword and
anvil mimics working in unison.
Rumours of their existence has prompted anxiety in the Dwarven Kingdoms,
which now demand special precautions to ensure that none of these
mimics sneak into their burning furnaces. This includes a complete ban on
the import of foreign weapons and armour, and thorough inspections of discovered
items during a dig.
