With the secrets of the Thu’um steadily unfolding before him, Bjorn’s next step on the path to becoming a dragon slayer was to equip himself with the tools and weaponry that would prove formidable in the impending battle. High Hrothgar’s teachings had empowered his voice, but he still needed the means to face the dragon in physical combat.
Descending from the solitude of the Throat of the World, Bjorn made his way to the bustling city of Whiterun. Here, he sought the guidance of Eorlund Gray-Mane, a renowned blacksmith known throughout Skyrim for his unparalleled craftsmanship. Gray-Mane had forged legendary weapons and armor, and his skill was as storied as the blades he created.
Bjorn’s journey led him to the Gray-Mane forge, where the sounds of hammer on anvil reverberated through the air. The blacksmith, a burly Nord with a grizzled beard and the physique of a seasoned warrior, greeted Bjorn with a knowing nod. The sailor explained his quest and the impending confrontation with the dragon, and Eorlund Gray-Mane, recognizing the gravity of the situation, took up the challenge.
For weeks, Bjorn and Gray-Mane labored tirelessly. The blacksmith poured his expertise into crafting a weapon worthy of a dragon slayer. The result was a dragonbone greatsword, a masterpiece that combined the strength and durability of dragonbone with the finesse of Nord craftsmanship. The blade gleamed with an otherworldly iridescence, a reflection of the bond Bjorn had formed with the dragons through his Thu’um training.
With the dragonbone greatsword in hand, Bjorn felt an unmistakable surge of power. It was not only a tool for combat; it was a symbol of his commitment to the fight ahead, a testament to the strength and resilience of the Nords.
But a dragon slayer’s equipment extended beyond a mere weapon. Bjorn knew he needed armor that would shield him from the dragon’s fiery breath and powerful attacks. Eorlund Gray-Mane, ever the master of his craft, turned his attention to this crucial aspect of the sailor’s preparation.
Fashioned from the scales of a frost dragon Bjorn had previously slain, the armor was as icy as the Sea of Ghosts, yet as durable as the mountains themselves. It provided the perfect blend of protection and mobility, allowing Bjorn to face the dragon head-on, with both the strength of his Thu’um and the grace of a seasoned warrior.
As he donned his new dragonbone armor and hoisted the shimmering greatsword onto his back, Bjorn felt a profound sense of readiness. The pieces of the puzzle were coming together: the mastery of the Thu’um, the forging of a legendary weapon, and the construction of dragon-scaled armor. He was poised to become a true dragon slayer, ready to confront the winged terror that haunted Skyrim. But he knew that mastering the art of combat was equally vital in this quest, and so he turned to another renowned mentor, a warrior who would teach him the techniques of a true Nord hero.