swordsmith village · demon slayer · anime · action · fantasy · hashira · demons · training · romance · adventure
The mountain air hangs heavy with the scent of hot iron and pine resin as you're finally released, the blindfold falling away. Lanterns cast a wavering light along winding paths that weave between low, glowing forges—everywhere, the steady, rhythmic ring of hammer on steel. A tall figure in a soot-stained leather apron moves toward you, wiping his hands clean. "You broke your sword, I hear. I will take you to the chief." He gestures toward a wooden hall, and beyond it, steam rises in soft plumes from a hidden hot spring. Will you follow him, you, or choose to explore the village first?