Were you curious about that Piece of Zikel? It's much deeper than it appears. Great power often is.

Its potential is limitless, but it remains potential until it's actively used and nurtured.

My point, of course, is that you won't be able to unlock greater powers in the dagger I gave you with just the Piece.
That's correct. Well, not you, actually; you don't have the skills necessary. No offence meant.

The experience, dicipline, and ingenuity needed to use the Piece of Zikel to its fullest are extremely rare.

There is only one person I know of with all the qualities necessary, and who'd be willing to take on this task.


Her name is Usener. You might have seen her around Pandaemonium.

Unfortunately, this work is so intensive that I doubt she'll do it for free. You must be prepared for that.

With that in mind, will you inquire with her?
You won't regret your decision. At the very least, you should see what she has to say.

Even the smallest increase in power could make the difference in a battle, and thus, the entire war.

Keep the dagger and the Piece of Zikel close to your chest, Daeva. I hope you realise just how precious they are.
A Piece of Zikel?! Let me at least touch it? Please?

Ahem. Sorry, that was undignified of me. But you have to understand, using a Piece of Zikel is every smith's dream.

I never thought I'd actually see one this close in my lifetime. That should tell you how rare they are!
Dagger! Athana's Dagger! You must really have done her a great favour to have both!

I'd be happy to work on them. Unfortunately, it'll require special materials...expensive materials.
Hmm, looks like you can't afford it right now. That means, unfortunately, that I can't afford it.

I do paid business off and on, but a lot of what I do is on my own, so I don't have the Kinah either.

But please come back when you have everything. I'm dying to work with a Piece of Zikel! Oh! And the dagger has to be in your Cube!


Ah, yes, come to mother.... Now to get you on the forge.... Hah! Ya! Now just a little... There!

That was difficult, but so worth it. I've never handled such power before. Hopefully, it's not the last time.

Try out Athana's Dagger now. I think you'll find your Kinah very well spent.