what.is.tempering?

At last, we find ourselves at the third and final method by which weapons and armor can be upgraded. Not only is tempering the most difficult upgrade to obtain, it also comes with the most risk.

Once a weapon has been coated, it can be given some finishing touches... but not by a blacksmith. Rather, you must turn to mystical forces hidden at the mysterious Astral Springs.

These locations are considered sacred; ground blessed by Soal and Noar. Nine identical alters were built hundreds of years ago in secluded, uninhabited parts of the world. Only those who are worthy can find these springs, and even fewer may ever understand how they are used. What power lays hidden at these isolated alters? That is for you to discover.