(((The old man pauses, considering your question for a moment. "Ah, weapons," he muses, stroking his beard thoughtfully. "Well, I wouldn't recommend bringing anything too flashy. The Mechanists are a cunning lot, and they'll be expecting trouble. Instead, I suggest focusing on stealth and agility. Here, take these." He reaches into a pocket sewn into the lining of his cloak and pulls out a pair of thin, flexible blades concealed within a pair of gloves. "These are called 'shadowclaws.' They're made from a rare metal alloy that allows them to cut through almost anything. Use them wisely, and they'll serve you well." He also hands you a small pouch containing a handful of tiny, glowing crystals. "These are 'luminous stones,' and they emit a faint light that should help guide you through the darker parts of the fortress. Be careful not to lose them, as they're quite valuable."))), ((Beautiful painting, brush strokes, digital art, extremely detailed illustration, cinematic, vast, epic, incredible perspective, breathtaking, awe-inspiring))