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Another aspect of the Two Arts involves imbuing the blade with supernatural power, similar to the lost [[Templars|Templar]] ability of [[Bladefire]]. For example, the ability, "'''Desperate Angel'''", imbues one's blade with an individual's desperation, fear, anger, and rage, and sends them slashing through the opponent. This technique was performed by Pyramides on the [[serpent]] [[Lucius Errikale]] in the [[Battle of King's Tomb]] during the [[Wars of Succession]].
Another aspect of the Two Arts involves imbuing the blade with supernatural power, similar to the lost [[Templars|Templar]] ability of [[Bladefire]]. For example, the ability, "'''Desperate Angel'''", imbues one's blade with an individual's desperation, fear, anger, and rage, and sends them slashing through the opponent. This technique was performed by Pyramides on the [[serpent]] [[Lucius Errikale]] in the [[Battle of King's Tomb]] during the [[Wars of Succession]].


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Revision as of 05:43, 5 May 2013

Two Arts is a skill that those of the Blademaster class possess. To be able to truly harness this skill, one must possess a unique blade; the smith Murad and the Hatha-yin maiden Kavaya will aid those who seek a blade of their own, and they can be located in an encampment east of Delos.

Originating in Kashar and most notably practised by the famed warrior Lucaine Pyramides, the Two Arts is an enigmatic style of combat combining swordplay with techniques resembling the kai energy used by monks.

The two "Arts" referred to are the Draw Art and the Blade Art. Vastly different to such techniques as Chivalry and Swashbuckling, a master of the Two Arts kills a man more easily by drawing a sword from its sheath than by swinging a naked blade. Lucaine Pyramides is recorded as unsheathing his blade for only a second at a time in combat - killing people in single motions of his sword, the Three Moons.

Another aspect of the Two Arts involves imbuing the blade with supernatural power, similar to the lost Templar ability of Bladefire. For example, the ability, "Desperate Angel", imbues one's blade with an individual's desperation, fear, anger, and rage, and sends them slashing through the opponent. This technique was performed by Pyramides on the serpent Lucius Errikale in the Battle of King's Tomb during the Wars of Succession.

Abilities in Two Arts

Ability Description
Bladename Every sword is unique.
Preparation A scabbard is as important as one's blade.
Drawslash A single, measured slash.
Gripping Clench your blade with an unshakable grip.
Doya Strike true with the slow might of the Earth stance.
Raze Cleave through defensive auras.
Armslash Cut across the arms.
Engage Lash out at a cowardly foe.
Discernment Quickly assess an opponent's wounds.
Legslash Slash across the legs.
Thyr The whirling Wind stance neglects power for speed.
Impale Drive your blade straight through your target.
Centreslash Carve up or down across the head and chest.
Balanceslash Drive your enemy back with a balanced slash.
InfuseFire Wreathe your blade in crackling flame.
Pommelstrike Deliver a stunning blow with the hilt of your sword.
Mir The adaptive Water stance favours defence.
Bladesuicide If death must come, be it by your own blade.
Retaliationstrike Unleash a fierce strike against your attacker.
InfuseLightning Command lightning into your sword.
Bladetwist Torment an impaled foe.
Arash Aggressive and powerful, the Fire stance is one of attack.
InfuseIce Suffuse your blade with ice.
Multislash Spill blood with a succession of slashes.
CompassSlash Send their blood to the points of the compass.
InfuseVoid Wield the Void and your sword as one.
Impaleslash Let their blood flow freely.
Sanya The total focus of the Void stance amplifies inner power.
Brokenstar Draw the broken star across your foe.