Band of Brutality

In the industrious town of Talmuth, Wilburn Leon was a blacksmith of modest repute. Despite his exceptional craftsmanship, he found it difficult to compete with the more established blacksmiths in the region. His forge, though always burning bright, struggled to attract the clientele it deserved.

One fateful summer, Talmuth hosted a friendly combat tournament. Wilburn, attending as a spectator, noticed the competitors' reliance on brute strength and raw skill. Inspired by the bouts, he conceived an idea to create a ring that would grant its wearer a decisive edge in melee combat.

Wilburn poured his heart and soul into crafting this ring, which he named the Band of Brutality. The ring was designed to enhance the wearer's physical prowess and sharpen their instincts in battle. When the next tournament came around, Wilburn offered the ring to a promising competitor.

The results were spectacular. The competitor who wore the Band of Brutality dominated the tournament, displaying unparalleled strength and agility. Word of the ring's power spread quickly, and Wilburn's creation became the talk of Talmuth. His forge, once quiet and underutilized, was now bustling with orders from adventurers all over Lunaria seeking the same advantage in combat.

The Band of Brutality made Wilburn famous, and he eventually transitioned from blacksmithing to philosophy, contemplating the nature of power and conflict. The ring, meanwhile, became a staple among adventurers, regarded as a standard piece of equipment for those seeking to gain an upper hand in melee combat.