No, no. You can't just tie the Piece of Aegis to the hilt of your dagger! It doesn't work that way.

Player: "Then how does it work?"

Only a few Daevas can handle a Piece of Aegis. If you take it and Laestrygos's Dagger to Anusis, he can an combine them into a powerful weapon.

None of this string-toy stuff, as though you're going to dangle it in front of your playful kitter.

And be sure to bring him at least 8,000,000 Kinah. This is delicate, specialized work!

Player: Accept.

Anusis works out of Artisans Hall in Sanctum.

He and I used to work together, you know. Oh, yes. We were very close. Always together, always excited about something. My best and most creative work got done in those days.

But he's very impatient. Some Daevas see that as arrogance, but I promise you that the attitude stems from his genius. He's impatient only because he is already so far ahead of you. Even if you don't like the way he talks, you will receive an amazing weapon.

Player: "I can deal with an irascible genius."

Well? Spit it out!

I don't have all day, you know.

Player: "I've got this Piece of Aegis, see...."

So Laestry's still in the weapons business, eh? Wonder where he got his hands on a Piece of Aegis?

Can't say I like you much right now, but I'll do this for him.

Let me see. Laestrygos's Dagger...a Piece of Aegis.... That'll come to 8,000,000 Kinah. Up front. And if you think that's too expensive, good luck finding someone cheaper who won't break this gorgeous dagger.

Player: "I trust you because L-man trusts you. Here you go!"

Look, kid, come back when you have everything, all right? A Piece of Aegis, Laestrygos's Dagger, and 8 million Kinah.

Oh, and make sure you don't have the dagger equipped. I don't want to try and wrestle it out of your hands, kid.

Player: "I'm not a kid! Stop calling me that!"

Ooooh. I see. This Piece of Aegis... No need to warm the forge, just--ah--accept its power into my soul and twist a little....

Mmmmm, concentrating on the Aegis is almost...impossible. Now, to add in the dagger. Oh, hello, Laestry. That's....mmmm...different. Yes...wow.

Well, Player, here's your new dagger. What do you think? Do you like it?