Lin Mu stood quietly for a moment, absorbing the dwarves' declaration.
A Dao Forge.
The phrase alone carried a weight he had never encountered before, even in all his travels.
He finally broke the silence. "Then tell me. What exactly is a Dao Forge?"
The dwarves straightened. Even the soot on their faces seemed to shift into solemnity. Borin Flamebraid placed a hand on his chest and spoke with reverence.
"A Dao Forge is the pinnacle of forging. The apex of what smithing can become. It is not made of metal or stone or flame. It is not something crafted by mortal hands. A Dao Forge is created from the Dao itself."
Lin Mu's brow rose. "From the Dao itself. You mean… Dao Embryos?"
All five dwarves nodded heavily.
