Out of Character:
Quick question, what does the shadow-gem actually DO?
Picking up the weapon, Lorenor placed the exact gold needed for the purchase on the table. He looked calmly at the man as he took his sword and placed it within a scabbard. He put the whole thing on his person. Lorenor felt the weight of his weapon as he looked upon the blacksmith before him. He shook his head for a moment and then simply left the shop. He heard the man's words but the mutant simply let them slide.
He had bigger fish to fry now.
He walked into the new night and prepared to grasp his destiny without fear, as he did all the things in his life.