I'm not sure. It sounds like something that might require specialized materials and techniques that might not be available here, but it's worth pursuing. [ If nothing else, it sounds much more interesting than smuggling medical goods hither and yon and running tests on water samples all day every day. ]

Creating blades out of magic is possible in my world as well, though there isn't any need for specific equipment to do so. [ He holds out his hand, and a thin, intricate shortsword appears in it with a flash of light, which he holds out for a moment for Neria to inspect before dismissing it. ] I can try to teach you what I know, and we'll see if your magic lends itself to techniques at all similar to mine. May I? [ He gestures to the remains of Neria's sword, reaching out but stopping short of taking it to examine until he has permission. ]