We’ll take the old forest trail that skirts the ridge, stay off the main road and keep our shadows under cover. Move at dawn when the wind’s still, so the wind carries our footsteps. Keep the group split, so if one party is spotted the others can finish the job. The gate is guarded by two sentries; we’ll lay a snare on the path they patrol and take them out quietly before we slip inside. Once inside, locate the forge, secure the sword, and back out the way we came, staying on the ridge to avoid the main road. Keep the plan tight, no chatter, and we’ll get that blade without a single clash.