Forged Destiny [Book 5: Ch. 7]

With that in mind I quickly used my bare hands and Stoke the Forge to form a small dagger. The tang was elongated and there was no hilt or cross guard – I'd have to buy those separate – but the blade itself was keen enough.

Slowly, cautiously, I placed two fingers on the blade and concentrated. A little light flared from under the digits, illuminating my skin. This took longer; several seconds longer. Most of that might have been because I wasn't too familiar with them yet and desperately didn't want to make any mistakes lest previous results be repeated. But as the glow stopped, I was able to see the fruits of my labour. A Rune of Minor Dexterity. I'd engraved a rune onto the weapon by touch alone.

—Forged Destiny [Book 5: Ch. 7]