Basics of Blacksmithing: Step Two

Purchase a Rusty Pick and 11 doses of Tallow from Vlad Kononov. Gather five Impure Copper Chunks, melt them into Impure Copper Ingots and forge Copper Boots. Report to Vlad Kononov.

Now that you are familiar with the basics of blacksmithing, it's high time to study mining and learn how to obtain metal ore. What does it take? A pick! You can buy one from me, I've got an old and cheap one. Take the pick and go search for copper ore near Novograd. There are lots of them, regardless that the city is near. If someone else turns out to be faster than you, and you find the mine empty, don't be upset. Just wait for a while, and the mine will replenish with ore once again. Of course, you may simply buy ore at an auction.
Purchase a Rusty Pick and Tallow. Gather five Impure Copper Chunks, melt them into Impure Copper Ingots and forge Copper Boots!

Go on, work, work! Do the clink clank!

Not bad! These boots will keep your feet warm and safe in combat. Good job! Well done!