Viserys also thought about it for a moment. In fact, he had already thought of an answer to this question, but in the end he confirmed it again in his heart.
"A one-handed sword."
Viserys was good at using many weapons. He once practiced the traditional swordsmanship of knights with Sir William Darry, the instructor of the Red Keep, who also taught his brother, that is, a one-handed sword or a two-handed broadsword.
Later, he also briefly practiced the swordsmanship of the Water Dancer with Syrio Forel, the chief swordsman of Braavos, but that experience only deepened Viserys's understanding of swordsmanship.
Oberyn then came to Dragonstone and then to Andalos. Viserys followed Oberyn to practice the use of spears and spears that were more suitable for fighting on horseback.
As the owners of the 'Sun-piercing Golden Spear' family emblem, the Martell family has always been experienced in the use of long weapons, so Oberyn's guidance made Viserys' ability to fight on horseback improve by leaps and bounds.
Therefore, Viserys' spear and sword are both very good weapons, but when choosing, he still made the highest priority.
A sword.
The spear is actually more useful for him, but the priority is still behind the sword.
There are many reasons why Viserys made this choice.
Because the sword has a strong symbolic meaning, representing power and status, many families regard the sword as a symbol of family inheritance.
Moreover, the Star Heart is also a unique treasure, even rarer than Valyrian steel. Valyrian steel weapons are available everywhere, but the only weapons made by the Star Heart seem to be the hands of the Dain family.
Broad sword.
Viserys used it to create a sword that could increase influence and cohesion.
At the same time, the size of this star heart also determines that it is far from enough to make a spear, but it is more than enough to make a spear head, and the rest can even be used to make a dagger.
If it is used to cast a one-handed sword, this size is just right, and the remaining material can also be used as decoration on the hilt or scabbard.
"A one-handed sword?"
Master Tob was holding the Star Heart, his hands were a little red from the cold, he weighed the weight and looked at the size carefully, and then nodded.
"No problem, Your Majesty."
Then Master Tob asked Viserys for pen and paper, lay down on the ground, and drew a sketch on the spot.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for him. For a blacksmith to be able to trust him and give him enough materials to create a legendary weapon is something that he never dares to dream about.
But now Viserys gave him this opportunity, so Master Tob suppressed his excitement, lay on the ground, drew a sketch, and gave it to Viserys.
The long sword is the most commonly used weapon by the knights of Westeros, so Tob is familiar with the sketches. This long sword is about three feet long, with blades on both sides, and a heavy guard above the hilt.
Hands to prevent the sword-holding fingers from being cut by the enemy during combat.
I don't know if it was because of being too excited that inspiration burst out. Master Tob also made some artistic creations on the hilt and cross guard.
As an old blacksmith, he could tell how big of a weapon this material could be made just by looking at it and touching it.
There may be some scraps left over to make a long sword from this star of stars. If it is a weapon used by others, it can be lengthened a little longer to become a half-hand sword.
However, the owner of this sword is Viserys. The Targaryen king is of orthodox royal blood, so naturally he cannot hold a 'mongrel sword' like a half-handed sword.
Therefore, the specifications of the long sword were stuck at the standard "three-foot sword" length, and Tob could only use the remaining scraps from other angles.
In this rough sketch, Tob made the hilt of the sword longer.
The position of the cross guard was artistically created to look like a five-fingered dragon claw, as if a dragon claw had grasped the blade of the sword. There was a reduced version of a ferocious dragon head at the end of the long sword hilt.
Master Tob gave this sketch to Viserys, and after looking it up and down, Viserys was basically satisfied with Tob Mott's design.
As expected of a master forger who can forge Valyrian steel, the design of this sword is extremely perfect.
However, Viserys still made some adjustments according to his own preferences.
He knew that the dragon head at the end of the sword hilt was used to counterweight and balance the overall feel of the long sword. Otherwise, being top-heavy or top-heavy would affect the knight's use of the long sword.
The adjustment of this weight depends more on the forger's technique and the requirements of the sword user.
"Take off this faucet."
"Replace it with a weighted ball of equal weight, gold or brass, etc."
Viserys felt that such a dragon head was a bit exaggerated and did not suit his aesthetics, so he requested that it be replaced with a more plain decoration, while the design of the dragon's claw gauntlets remained.
"Understood, Your Majesty."
Master Tob noted the changes requested by Viserys and nodded.
"This is just a rough sketch, not the final design of the sword."
Forging is a science, and this time it is related to his life-long goal. Of course, he must study it after he goes back and make the drawings more accurate.
Then Tob Mott seemed to think of something, and then he patted his forehead and said.
"His Majesty."
"If you want to forge this sword with the heart of the stars, it's not enough for me and my disciples."
"I also need to ask you to borrow a few death row prisoners to help."
Tob asked.
"Death row?"
Viserys was slightly stunned when he heard Master Tob's request. He didn't know what he wanted the death row prisoner to come over to help. Can't others help?
But the life of a condemned prisoner was worthless and he was going to die anyway. Viserys didn't think much about it and nodded and agreed.
"Okay, if Master Tob wants help from a few death row prisoners, just go ahead and ask for it."
"In this case, I will leave this star heart to the master to build."
Viserys nodded slightly and was about to let Tob Mott take his young apprentice down.
A faint female voice sounded from outside the room.
"This star heart is a gift from the Lord of Light to His Majesty."
"He emerged from the blazing fire and may be able to forge the legendary 'Light Messenger'."
Hearing the woman's voice, Viserys turned his head and looked in the direction outside the door.
A woman wearing a red robe was quietly leaning on the door and looking at the people in the room.
A pair of beautiful eyes looked at the heart of stars in Master Tuobu's hand and shone with strange brilliance.