>>8439401Looks like the judges are satisfied with your job. The sharpness enchantment really helped against those nasty barrels and apples. Since there's no other contestant, you automatically qualify to the final round. Now you will go to your home forge to craft pic related: the German Zweihänder.
The Zweihänder (German 'two-hander') is a large two-handed sword primarily in use during the early decades of the 16th century. Zweihänder swords developed from the longswords of the Late Middle Ages and became the hallmark weapon of the German Landsknechte from the time of Maximilian I (d. 1519) and during the Italian Wars of 1494–1559. These swords represent the final stage in the trend of increasing size that started in the 14th century. In its developed form, the Zweihänder acquired the characteristics of a polearm rather than a sword due to their large size and weight and therefore increased range and striking power. Consequently, it was not carried in a sheath but across the shoulder like a halberd. By the second half of the 16th century, these swords had largely ceased to have a practical application, but they continued to see ceremonial or representative use well into the 17th century. In popular culture, you can see Zweihänders in video games such as Soul Calibur and Dark Souls.
You have 5 days to forge your own-style German Zweihänder with the following requirements: its handle needs to be long enough to wield it with both hands and include a pommel, the blade has to be double-edged, at least 4 feet 7 inches long and must have a cross-guard for parrying attacks.
After 5 days the judges will test your Zweihänder and you'll be able to win the champion title and the 10 grand check. Good luck!
