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| bgcolor=#cccccc | '''Description''' | | bgcolor=#cccccc | '''Description''' | ||
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| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | '''Preparation''' | ||
| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | A scabbard is as important as one's blade. | ||
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: '''Syntax:''' POSITION SCABBARD | : '''Syntax:''' POSITION SCABBARD | ||
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A properly positioned scabbard is integral in drawing one's sword with ease, grace, and power. Neglect your scabbard at your peril, for the First Art is useless without it. | A properly positioned scabbard is integral in drawing one's sword with ease, grace, and power. Neglect your scabbard at your peril, for the First Art is useless without it. | ||
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| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | '''Bladename''' | ||
| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | Every sword is unique. | ||
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: '''Syntax:''' None | : '''Syntax:''' None | ||
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In order to gain your sword, seek out Kavaya near the Eastern Ithmia, east of the City of Delos. | In order to gain your sword, seek out Kavaya near the Eastern Ithmia, east of the City of Delos. | ||
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| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | '''Drawslash''' | ||
| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | A single, measured slash. | ||
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: '''Syntax:''' DRAWSLASH <target> [<body part>] | : '''Syntax:''' DRAWSLASH <target> [<body part>] | ||
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With the Weaponry ability of TARGETING, this attack may optionally be targeted at a particular body part. | With the Weaponry ability of TARGETING, this attack may optionally be targeted at a particular body part. | ||
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| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | '''Gripping''' | ||
| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | Clench your blade with an unshakable grip. | ||
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: '''Syntax:''' GRIP | : '''Syntax:''' GRIP | ||
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While using this ability, you will prevent items from being knocked out of your grip. | While using this ability, you will prevent items from being knocked out of your grip. | ||
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| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | '''Doya''' | ||
| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | Strike true with the slow might of the Earth stance. | ||
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: '''Syntax:''' DOYA | : '''Syntax:''' DOYA | ||
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Ever steady underfoot, the Earth is a fixture of steadfast might. This strong, grounded stance favours sure strikes, granting a moderate increase to damage and accuracy at the cost of speed. | Ever steady underfoot, the Earth is a fixture of steadfast might. This strong, grounded stance favours sure strikes, granting a moderate increase to damage and accuracy at the cost of speed. | ||
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| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | '''Raze''' | ||
| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | Cleave through defensive auras. | ||
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: '''Syntax:''' RAZE <target> [SHIELD|REBOUNDING] | : '''Syntax:''' RAZE <target> [SHIELD|REBOUNDING] | ||
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With raze, your sword will become a weapon of destruction, attacking the defences of your enemies that serve to keep your weapons out. | With raze, your sword will become a weapon of destruction, attacking the defences of your enemies that serve to keep your weapons out. | ||
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| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | '''Armslash''' | ||
| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | Cut across the arms. | ||
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: '''Syntax:''' ARMSLASH <adventurer> [LEFT|RIGHT] | : '''Syntax:''' ARMSLASH <adventurer> [LEFT|RIGHT] | ||
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Draw and slash your blade across the arms of your enemy from either left or right. Such an attack will strike both arms in immediate succession, the second with less force than the first. | Draw and slash your blade across the arms of your enemy from either left or right. Such an attack will strike both arms in immediate succession, the second with less force than the first. | ||
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| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | '''Engage''' | ||
| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | Lash out at a cowardly foe. | ||
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: '''Syntax:''' None | : '''Syntax:''' None | ||
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There is nothing more despicable and dishonourable than a coward, and this ability will allow you to punish cowards, as is their due. Once you have engaged an adventurer, if he is otherwise unhindered and tries to leave the room, you will get in an extra strike, whether you have equilibrium and balance or not. | There is nothing more despicable and dishonourable than a coward, and this ability will allow you to punish cowards, as is their due. Once you have engaged an adventurer, if he is otherwise unhindered and tries to leave the room, you will get in an extra strike, whether you have equilibrium and balance or not. | ||
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| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | '''Discernment''' | ||
| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | Quickly assess an opponent's wounds. | ||
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: '''Syntax:''' DISCERN <adventurer> | : '''Syntax:''' DISCERN <adventurer> | ||
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With a keen and practised eye, discern the severity of any bleeding wounds your opponent may endure. | With a keen and practised eye, discern the severity of any bleeding wounds your opponent may endure. | ||
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| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | '''Legslash''' | ||
| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | Slash across the legs. | ||
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: '''Syntax:''' LEGSLASH <adventurer> [LEFT|RIGHT] | : '''Syntax:''' LEGSLASH <adventurer> [LEFT|RIGHT] | ||
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Draw and slash your blade across the legs of your enemy from either left or right. This horizontal attack will strike both legs in immediate succession, the second less powerfully than the first. | Draw and slash your blade across the legs of your enemy from either left or right. This horizontal attack will strike both legs in immediate succession, the second less powerfully than the first. | ||
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| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | '''Thyr''' | ||
| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | The whirling Wind stance neglects power for speed. | ||
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: '''Syntax:''' THYR | : '''Syntax:''' THYR | ||
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Unceasing and all-pervasive, the Wind flows and soars invisibly and unpredictably. This graceful stance permits somewhat greater speed and accuracy of attack, but blows dealt will be significantly less powerful. | Unceasing and all-pervasive, the Wind flows and soars invisibly and unpredictably. This graceful stance permits somewhat greater speed and accuracy of attack, but blows dealt will be significantly less powerful. | ||
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| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | '''Impale''' | ||
| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | Drive your blade straight through your target. | ||
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: '''Syntax:''' IMPALE <adventurer> | : '''Syntax:''' IMPALE <adventurer> | ||
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This wicked ability may be used when your hapless victim has fallen to the ground and lies there, helpless. With it, you will drive your sword into his body, causing regular damage as long as he is on the sword. Further, while impaled, he will find himself unable to move, though you too will be unable to move. | This wicked ability may be used when your hapless victim has fallen to the ground and lies there, helpless. With it, you will drive your sword into his body, causing regular damage as long as he is on the sword. Further, while impaled, he will find himself unable to move, though you too will be unable to move. | ||
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| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | '''Centreslash''' | ||
| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | Carve up or down across the head and chest. | ||
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: '''Syntax:''' CENTRESLASH <adventurer> [UP|DOWN] | : '''Syntax:''' CENTRESLASH <adventurer> [UP|DOWN] | ||
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Draw your blade and slash your enemy with a rising or falling vertical blow. This attack will strike your foe's head and torso in succession, depending on from which direction the blow comes, dealing less damage to the second area struck. | Draw your blade and slash your enemy with a rising or falling vertical blow. This attack will strike your foe's head and torso in succession, depending on from which direction the blow comes, dealing less damage to the second area struck. | ||
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| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | '''Balanceslash''' | ||
| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | Drive your enemy back with a balanced slash. | ||
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: '''Syntax:''' BALANCESLASH <adventurer> | : '''Syntax:''' BALANCESLASH <adventurer> | ||
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This powerful, measured blow will drive your target back, knocking them off-balance. | This powerful, measured blow will drive your target back, knocking them off-balance. | ||
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| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | '''Infusefire''' | ||
| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | Wreathe your blade in crackling flame. | ||
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: '''Syntax:''' INFUSE FIRE | : '''Syntax:''' INFUSE FIRE | ||
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** Your blade may only be infused with one element at a time. | ** Your blade may only be infused with one element at a time. | ||
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| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | '''Pommelstrike''' | ||
| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | Deliver a stunning blow with the hilt of your sword. | ||
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: '''Syntax:''' POMMELSTRIKE <adventurer> | : '''Syntax:''' POMMELSTRIKE <adventurer> | ||
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Drive the pommel of your blade into your opponent's skull, delivering a swift and accurate blow. | Drive the pommel of your blade into your opponent's skull, delivering a swift and accurate blow. | ||
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| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | '''Mir''' | ||
| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | The adaptive Water stance favours defence. | ||
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: '''Syntax:''' MIR | : '''Syntax:''' MIR | ||
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Patient and unchanging, yielding yet impervious, Water is supremely adaptive to its surroundings. This flowing stance is slow to attack but affords tremendous physical defence. | Patient and unchanging, yielding yet impervious, Water is supremely adaptive to its surroundings. This flowing stance is slow to attack but affords tremendous physical defence. | ||
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| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | '''Bladesuicide''' | ||
| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | If death must come, be it by your own blade. | ||
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: '''Syntax:''' BLADESUICIDE | : '''Syntax:''' BLADESUICIDE | ||
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In the direst of circumstances, so long as you still keep your blade, your life remains in your own hands. By driving your sword through your own heart, you may bring immediate death. | In the direst of circumstances, so long as you still keep your blade, your life remains in your own hands. By driving your sword through your own heart, you may bring immediate death. | ||
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| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | '''Retaliationstrike''' | ||
| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | Unleash a fierce strike against your attacker. | ||
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: '''Syntax:''' RETALIATION[strike] [ON|OFF] | : '''Syntax:''' RETALIATION[strike] [ON|OFF] | ||
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Prepare yourself to strike back against your foes. Any time a physical blow is struck against you, you have a chance to loose your blade upon your attacker in retaliation. | Prepare yourself to strike back against your foes. Any time a physical blow is struck against you, you have a chance to loose your blade upon your attacker in retaliation. | ||
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| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | '''Infuselightning''' | ||
| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | Command lightning into your sword. | ||
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: '''Syntax:''' INFUSE LIGHTNING | : '''Syntax:''' INFUSE LIGHTNING | ||
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** Your blade may only be infused with one element at a time. | ** Your blade may only be infused with one element at a time. | ||
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| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | '''Bladetwist''' | ||
| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | Torment an impaled foe. | ||
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: '''Syntax:''' BLADETWIST | : '''Syntax:''' BLADETWIST | ||
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Should your enemy be impaled upon your sword, you may twist the blade, gouging through their innards and letting a torrent of blood. | Should your enemy be impaled upon your sword, you may twist the blade, gouging through their innards and letting a torrent of blood. | ||
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| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | '''Arash''' | ||
| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | Aggressive and powerful, the Fire stance is one of attack. | ||
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: '''Syntax:''' ARASH | : '''Syntax:''' ARASH | ||
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Flickering and ephemeral, Fire manifests in the weaving, surging flame and the overwhelming force of sudden combustion. Blows struck from this reckless, offensively focused stance will deal significantly more damage, with more speed, but you will be more vulnerable to attacks. | Flickering and ephemeral, Fire manifests in the weaving, surging flame and the overwhelming force of sudden combustion. Blows struck from this reckless, offensively focused stance will deal significantly more damage, with more speed, but you will be more vulnerable to attacks. | ||
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| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | '''Infuseice''' | ||
| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | Suffuse your blade with ice. | ||
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: '''Syntax:''' INFUSE ICE | : '''Syntax:''' INFUSE ICE | ||
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** Your blade may only be infused with one element at a time. | ** Your blade may only be infused with one element at a time. | ||
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| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | '''Multislash''' | ||
| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | Spill blood with a succession of slashes. | ||
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: '''Syntax:''' MULTISLASH <adventurer> | : '''Syntax:''' MULTISLASH <adventurer> | ||
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By compounding your focus, you may slash your target thrice in a single, continuous motion. Such an attack will deal more damage and draw more blood than a lesser slash, but not permit an accompanying strike. | By compounding your focus, you may slash your target thrice in a single, continuous motion. Such an attack will deal more damage and draw more blood than a lesser slash, but not permit an accompanying strike. | ||
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| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | '''Compassslash''' | ||
| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | Send their blood to the points of the compass. | ||
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: '''Syntax:''' COMPASSSLASH <adventurer> <direction> | : '''Syntax:''' COMPASSSLASH <adventurer> <direction> | ||
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:: WEST - right arm | :: WEST - right arm | ||
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| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | '''Infusevoid''' | ||
| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | Wield the Void and your sword as one. | ||
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: '''Syntax:''' INFUSE VOID | : '''Syntax:''' INFUSE VOID | ||
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** Your blade may only be infused with one element at a time. | ** Your blade may only be infused with one element at a time. | ||
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| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | '''[[Impaleslash]]''' | ||
| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | Let their blood flow freely. | ||
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: '''Syntax:''' IMPALESLASH | : '''Syntax:''' IMPALESLASH | ||
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When an opponent writhes impaled upon your blade, with this technique you may carve through vital organs, causing severe internal bleeding and hampering your enemy's ability to clot their wounds. | When an opponent writhes impaled upon your blade, with this technique you may carve through vital organs, causing severe internal bleeding and hampering your enemy's ability to clot their wounds. | ||
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| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | '''Sanya''' | ||
| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | The total focus of the Void stance amplifies inner power. | ||
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: '''Syntax:''' SANYA | : '''Syntax:''' SANYA | ||
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Empty of all things, Void is absolute nothingness without boundary or end. The clarity gained by driving away thought, and by freeing your mind of distraction, in contemplation of Void, will enhance your connection with your physical form. Striking from this stance will yield more Shin energy, and less will be consumed by most abilities. | Empty of all things, Void is absolute nothingness without boundary or end. The clarity gained by driving away thought, and by freeing your mind of distraction, in contemplation of Void, will enhance your connection with your physical form. Striking from this stance will yield more Shin energy, and less will be consumed by most abilities. | ||
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| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | '''Brokenstar''' | ||
| bgcolor=# | | bgcolor=#999999 | Draw the broken star across your foe. | ||
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: '''Syntax:''' BROKENSTAR <adventurer> | : '''Syntax:''' BROKENSTAR <adventurer> |
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