I sympathize although it might have been a life chosen for me if my magic hadn't manifested, but I was raised not to mind going to a monastery. And perhaps it would back home as spirit blades are made of wisp essences and Lazurite, which are not components found easily in this world. I'll speak to both craftsmen, perhaps they know a way, or perhaps there is a way to focus the attacks one makes with a spirit blade through a regular blade. Do you mind if I ask Solas about the latter. He'll know more.
Yes, I much prefer above ground as well. And I never saw much of that. To me she was a lot more intimidating, especially early on.