He did his best to listen to all of the instructions, but there were a lot. Asher's hand ached from writing so quickly with his quill and he hoped it didn't hurt his carving abilities.

Wondering the best way to pick which rune he would carve, he figured just taking his finger and, with closed eyes, letting it land on one would work fine.

Here we go, he thought. He flipped open his book to the appropriate page and closed his eyes, letting his finger land on Thurisaz. "Looks good to me."

Asher picked up his small block of wood and, making sure his gloves were on, picked up the burin.