Chapter 5
In reply to Brennan Otthild (msg # 257):
You find the smith working in one of the forges in town. There are a few, mostly clustered to one side of DuckTown near the glassworks, tanner, and other stinky businesses.
Pika directs you to the right one, and it does indeed look to be the nicest establishment. Where most of the smiths are working on blades, horseshoes, and tools, this one looks to focus on more intricate items such as joints and smaller tools.
The smith is a filthy but pleasant enough man who shakes your hand firmly, leaving a layer of black on your hand that refuses to wash off.
He says that he has the honor of working with the Guildmistress' Inspector to pound the badges of office, and also with the Master of Coin to pound tokens of Tax when needed (these are similar to money but used to show that you have provided DuckTown with the sufficient amount of goods for the year to account for their share).
He notes that he doesn't keep track of exactly how many of each he makes, but he does agree that a good number have been asked of him this year.