In the midst of doing a rewrite on a new fantasy novel, I have run into a plot roadblock that I did not see coming. I need to introduce a magic sword, well actually the main character needs to enchant a sword. The problem is that I can’t find a reasonable explanation for where the sword comes from or how the main character is going to come up with such a sword to enchant. Swords don’t grow on trees, you know. Not even in this fantasy world. Hope I get an inspiration soon. As part of that issue, I wonder if a broken sword can be reforged like the one in Lord of the Rings? Any swordsmiths out there who can answer that question?
