This is the story of the forging of Chularda, the Sword who is More than a Sword.  

Ts'auh'choi Malananx, the High Elven wanderer has traveled with Nightgaze Morningmoon, his Spritten companion to the ancient Althome of Kondenal. They have compiled the ingredients needed to form a special and unique weapon, under the direction of the Angel of Mourning. They are joined by the Dwarven Gorgodol Quarrkittarr Doomstrider, the only smith who can work the fabled and rare metal Argenteal into a usable form.

The cost of forging such a weapon, however, is paid in more than sweat and metal.