Difference between revisions of "Two Arts"

From AchaeaWiki
Jump to navigation Jump to search
(→‎Abilities in Two Arts: AB files/syntax and See Also for Shindo and Striking)
Line 12: Line 12:
| bgcolor=#cccccc | '''Description'''
| bgcolor=#cccccc | '''Description'''
|-
|-
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | '''Preparation'''
| bgcolor=#999999 | '''Preparation'''
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | A scabbard is as important as one's blade.
| bgcolor=#999999 | A scabbard is as important as one's blade.
|-
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#BBC8BF |  
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |  
: '''Known:''' Yes


: '''Syntax:'''            POSITION SCABBARD
: '''Syntax:'''            POSITION SCABBARD
Line 24: Line 23:
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.
|-
|-
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | '''Bladename'''
| bgcolor=#999999 | '''Bladename'''
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | Every sword is unique.
| bgcolor=#999999 | Every sword is unique.
|-
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#BBC8BF |  
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |  
: '''Known:''' Yes


: '''Syntax:'''            None
: '''Syntax:'''            None
Line 38: Line 36:
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.
|-
|-
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | '''Drawslash'''
| bgcolor=#999999 | '''Drawslash'''
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | A single, measured slash.
| bgcolor=#999999 | A single, measured slash.
|-
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#BBC8BF |  
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |  
: '''Known:''' No (6 lessons required)


: '''Syntax:'''            DRAWSLASH <target> [<body part>]
: '''Syntax:'''            DRAWSLASH <target> [<body part>]
Line 54: Line 51:
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.
|-
|-
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | '''Gripping'''
| bgcolor=#999999 | '''Gripping'''
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | Clench your blade with an unshakable grip.
| bgcolor=#999999 | Clench your blade with an unshakable grip.
|-
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#BBC8BF |  
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |  
: '''Known:''' No (15 lessons required)


: '''Syntax:'''            GRIP
: '''Syntax:'''            GRIP
Line 67: Line 63:
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.
|-
|-
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | '''Doya'''
| bgcolor=#999999 | '''Doya'''
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | Strike true with the slow might of the Earth stance.
| bgcolor=#999999 | Strike true with the slow might of the Earth stance.
|-
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#BBC8BF |  
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |  
: '''Known:''' No (33 lessons required)


: '''Syntax:'''            DOYA
: '''Syntax:'''            DOYA
Line 81: Line 76:
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.
|-
|-
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | '''Raze'''
| bgcolor=#999999 | '''Raze'''
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | Cleave through defensive auras.
| bgcolor=#999999 | Cleave through defensive auras.
|-
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#BBC8BF |  
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |  
: '''Known:''' No (44 lessons required)


: '''Syntax:'''            RAZE <target> [SHIELD|REBOUNDING]
: '''Syntax:'''            RAZE <target> [SHIELD|REBOUNDING]
Line 95: Line 89:
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.
|-
|-
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | '''Armslash'''
| bgcolor=#999999 | '''Armslash'''
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | Cut across the arms.
| bgcolor=#999999 | Cut across the arms.
|-
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#BBC8BF |  
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |  
: '''Known:''' No (66 lessons required)


: '''Syntax:'''            ARMSLASH <adventurer> [LEFT|RIGHT]
: '''Syntax:'''            ARMSLASH <adventurer> [LEFT|RIGHT]
Line 109: Line 102:
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.
|-
|-
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | '''Engage'''
| bgcolor=#999999 | '''Engage'''
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | Lash out at a cowardly foe.
| bgcolor=#999999 | Lash out at a cowardly foe.
|-
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#BBC8BF |  
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |  
: '''Known:''' No (88 lessons required)


: '''Syntax:'''            None
: '''Syntax:'''            None
Line 125: Line 117:
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.
|-
|-
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | '''Discernment'''
| bgcolor=#999999 | '''Discernment'''
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | Quickly assess an opponent's wounds.
| bgcolor=#999999 | Quickly assess an opponent's wounds.
|-
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#BBC8BF |  
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |  
: '''Known:''' No (111 lessons required)


: '''Syntax:'''            DISCERN <adventurer>
: '''Syntax:'''            DISCERN <adventurer>
Line 139: Line 130:
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.
|-
|-
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | '''Legslash'''
| bgcolor=#999999 | '''Legslash'''
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | Slash across the legs.
| bgcolor=#999999 | Slash across the legs.
|-
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#BBC8BF |  
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |  
: '''Known:''' No (133 lessons required)


: '''Syntax:'''            LEGSLASH <adventurer> [LEFT|RIGHT]
: '''Syntax:'''            LEGSLASH <adventurer> [LEFT|RIGHT]
Line 153: Line 143:
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.
|-
|-
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | '''Thyr'''
| bgcolor=#999999 | '''Thyr'''
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | The whirling Wind stance neglects power for speed.
| bgcolor=#999999 | The whirling Wind stance neglects power for speed.
|-
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#BBC8BF |  
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |  
: '''Known:''' No (155 lessons required)


: '''Syntax:'''            THYR
: '''Syntax:'''            THYR
Line 167: Line 156:
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.
|-
|-
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | '''Impale'''
| bgcolor=#999999 | '''Impale'''
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | Drive your blade straight through your target.
| bgcolor=#999999 | Drive your blade straight through your target.
|-
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#BBC8BF |  
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |  
: '''Known:''' No (199 lessons required)


: '''Syntax:'''            IMPALE <adventurer>
: '''Syntax:'''            IMPALE <adventurer>
Line 182: Line 170:
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.
|-
|-
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | '''Centreslash'''
| bgcolor=#999999 | '''Centreslash'''
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | Carve up or down across the head and chest.
| bgcolor=#999999 | Carve up or down across the head and chest.
|-
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#BBC8BF |  
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |  
: '''Known:''' No (244 lessons required)


: '''Syntax:'''            CENTRESLASH <adventurer> [UP|DOWN]
: '''Syntax:'''            CENTRESLASH <adventurer> [UP|DOWN]
Line 196: Line 183:
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.
|-
|-
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | '''Balanceslash'''
| bgcolor=#999999 | '''Balanceslash'''
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | Drive your enemy back with a balanced slash.
| bgcolor=#999999 | Drive your enemy back with a balanced slash.
|-
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#BBC8BF |  
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |  
: '''Known:''' No (266 lessons required)


: '''Syntax:'''            BALANCESLASH <adventurer>
: '''Syntax:'''            BALANCESLASH <adventurer>
Line 210: Line 196:
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.
|-
|-
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | '''Infusefire'''
| bgcolor=#999999 | '''Infusefire'''
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | Wreathe your blade in crackling flame.
| bgcolor=#999999 | Wreathe your blade in crackling flame.
|-
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#BBC8BF |  
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |  
: '''Known:''' No (288 lessons required)


: '''Syntax:'''            INFUSE FIRE
: '''Syntax:'''            INFUSE FIRE
Line 228: Line 213:
&#42;&#42; Your blade may only be infused with one element at a time.
&#42;&#42; Your blade may only be infused with one element at a time.
|-
|-
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | '''Pommelstrike'''
| bgcolor=#999999 | '''Pommelstrike'''
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | Deliver a stunning blow with the hilt of your sword.
| bgcolor=#999999 | Deliver a stunning blow with the hilt of your sword.
|-
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#BBC8BF |  
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |  
: '''Known:''' No (333 lessons required)


: '''Syntax:'''            POMMELSTRIKE <adventurer>
: '''Syntax:'''            POMMELSTRIKE <adventurer>
Line 242: Line 226:
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.
|-
|-
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | '''Mir'''
| bgcolor=#999999 | '''Mir'''
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | The adaptive Water stance favours defence.
| bgcolor=#999999 | The adaptive Water stance favours defence.
|-
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#BBC8BF |  
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |  
: '''Known:''' No (377 lessons required)


: '''Syntax:'''            MIR
: '''Syntax:'''            MIR
Line 256: Line 239:
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.
|-
|-
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | '''Bladesuicide'''
| bgcolor=#999999 | '''Bladesuicide'''
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | If death must come, be it by your own blade.
| bgcolor=#999999 | If death must come, be it by your own blade.
|-
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#BBC8BF |  
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |  
: '''Known:''' No (444 lessons required)


: '''Syntax:'''            BLADESUICIDE
: '''Syntax:'''            BLADESUICIDE
Line 270: Line 252:
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.
|-
|-
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | '''Retaliationstrike'''
| bgcolor=#999999 | '''Retaliationstrike'''
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | Unleash a fierce strike against your attacker.
| bgcolor=#999999 | Unleash a fierce strike against your attacker.
|-
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#BBC8BF |  
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |  
: '''Known:''' No (488 lessons required)


: '''Syntax:'''            RETALIATION[strike] [ON|OFF]
: '''Syntax:'''            RETALIATION[strike] [ON|OFF]
Line 282: Line 263:
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.
|-
|-
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | '''Infuselightning'''
| bgcolor=#999999 | '''Infuselightning'''
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | Command lightning into your sword.
| bgcolor=#999999 | Command lightning into your sword.
|-
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#BBC8BF |  
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |  
: '''Known:''' No (555 lessons required)


: '''Syntax:'''            INFUSE LIGHTNING
: '''Syntax:'''            INFUSE LIGHTNING
Line 298: Line 278:
&#42;&#42; Your blade may only be infused with one element at a time.
&#42;&#42; Your blade may only be infused with one element at a time.
|-
|-
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | '''Bladetwist'''
| bgcolor=#999999 | '''Bladetwist'''
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | Torment an impaled foe.
| bgcolor=#999999 | Torment an impaled foe.
|-
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#BBC8BF |  
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |  
: '''Known:''' No (633 lessons required)


: '''Syntax:'''            BLADETWIST
: '''Syntax:'''            BLADETWIST
Line 312: Line 291:
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.
|-
|-
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | '''Arash'''
| bgcolor=#999999 | '''Arash'''
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | Aggressive and powerful, the Fire stance is one of attack.
| bgcolor=#999999 | Aggressive and powerful, the Fire stance is one of attack.
|-
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#BBC8BF |  
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |  
: '''Known:''' No (702 lessons required)


: '''Syntax:'''            ARASH
: '''Syntax:'''            ARASH
Line 326: Line 304:
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.
|-
|-
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | '''Infuseice'''
| bgcolor=#999999 | '''Infuseice'''
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | Suffuse your blade with ice.
| bgcolor=#999999 | Suffuse your blade with ice.
|-
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#BBC8BF |  
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |  
: '''Known:''' No (771 lessons required)


: '''Syntax:'''            INFUSE ICE
: '''Syntax:'''            INFUSE ICE
Line 342: Line 319:
&#42;&#42; Your blade may only be infused with one element at a time.
&#42;&#42; Your blade may only be infused with one element at a time.
|-
|-
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | '''Multislash'''
| bgcolor=#999999 | '''Multislash'''
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | Spill blood with a succession of slashes.
| bgcolor=#999999 | Spill blood with a succession of slashes.
|-
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#BBC8BF |  
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |  
: '''Known:''' No (909 lessons required)


: '''Syntax:'''            MULTISLASH <adventurer>
: '''Syntax:'''            MULTISLASH <adventurer>
Line 356: Line 332:
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.
|-
|-
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | '''Compassslash'''
| bgcolor=#999999 | '''Compassslash'''
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | Send their blood to the points of the compass.
| bgcolor=#999999 | Send their blood to the points of the compass.
|-
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#BBC8BF |  
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |  
: '''Known:''' No (1116 lessons required)


: '''Syntax:'''            COMPASSSLASH <adventurer> <direction>
: '''Syntax:'''            COMPASSSLASH <adventurer> <direction>
Line 379: Line 354:
:: WEST      - right arm
:: WEST      - right arm
|-
|-
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | '''Infusevoid'''
| bgcolor=#999999 | '''Infusevoid'''
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | Wield the Void and your sword as one.
| bgcolor=#999999 | Wield the Void and your sword as one.
|-
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#BBC8BF |  
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |  
: '''Known:''' No (1254 lessons required)


: '''Syntax:'''            INFUSE VOID
: '''Syntax:'''            INFUSE VOID
Line 395: Line 369:
&#42;&#42; Your blade may only be infused with one element at a time.
&#42;&#42; Your blade may only be infused with one element at a time.
|-
|-
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | '''[[Impaleslash]]'''
| bgcolor=#999999 | '''[[Impaleslash]]'''
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | Let their blood flow freely.
| bgcolor=#999999 | Let their blood flow freely.
|-
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#BBC8BF |  
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |  
: '''Known:''' No (1426 lessons required)


: '''Syntax:'''            IMPALESLASH
: '''Syntax:'''            IMPALESLASH
Line 409: Line 382:
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.
|-
|-
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | '''Sanya'''
| bgcolor=#999999 | '''Sanya'''
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | The total focus of the Void stance amplifies inner power.
| bgcolor=#999999 | The total focus of the Void stance amplifies inner power.
|-
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#BBC8BF |  
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |  
: '''Known:''' No (1564 lessons required)


: '''Syntax:'''            SANYA
: '''Syntax:'''            SANYA
Line 423: Line 395:
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.
|-
|-
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | '''Brokenstar'''
| bgcolor=#999999 | '''Brokenstar'''
| bgcolor=#AABBB0 | Draw the broken star across your foe.
| bgcolor=#999999 | Draw the broken star across your foe.
|-
|-
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#BBC8BF |  
| colspan=2 bgcolor=#c9c9c9 |  
: '''Known:''' No (1736 lessons required)


: '''Syntax:'''            BROKENSTAR <adventurer>
: '''Syntax:'''            BROKENSTAR <adventurer>

Revision as of 23:00, 6 April 2015

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
Preparation A scabbard is as important as one's blade.
Syntax: POSITION SCABBARD
Details:

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.

Bladename Every sword is unique.
Syntax: None
Details:

Every sword has a name, just as every sword has an owner; the first step towards mastery of the Two Arts is to learn this.

In order to gain your sword, seek out Kavaya near the Eastern Ithmia, east of the City of Delos.

Drawslash A single, measured slash.
Syntax: DRAWSLASH <target> [<body part>]
Works on/against: Adventurers and denizens
Details:

Draw your blade and aim a single slash at your target before resheathing.

With the Weaponry ability of TARGETING, this attack may optionally be targeted at a particular body part.

Gripping Clench your blade with an unshakable grip.
Syntax: GRIP
RELAX GRIP
Details:

While using this ability, you will prevent items from being knocked out of your grip.

Doya Strike true with the slow might of the Earth stance.
Syntax: DOYA
Extra Information: Stance: Earth
Details:

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.

Raze Cleave through defensive auras.
Syntax: RAZE <target> [SHIELD|REBOUNDING]
Works on/against: Adventurers and denizens
Details:

With raze, your sword will become a weapon of destruction, attacking the defences of your enemies that serve to keep your weapons out.

Armslash Cut across the arms.
Syntax: ARMSLASH <adventurer> [LEFT|RIGHT]
Works on/against: Adventurers
Details:

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.

Engage Lash out at a cowardly foe.
Syntax: None
Works on/against: Adventurers
Details:

ENGAGE <adventurer>

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.

Discernment Quickly assess an opponent's wounds.
Syntax: DISCERN <adventurer>
Works on/against: Adventurers
Details:

With a keen and practised eye, discern the severity of any bleeding wounds your opponent may endure.

Legslash Slash across the legs.
Syntax: LEGSLASH <adventurer> [LEFT|RIGHT]
Works on/against: Adventurers
Details:

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.

Thyr The whirling Wind stance neglects power for speed.
Syntax: THYR
Extra Information: Stance: Air
Details:

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.

Impale Drive your blade straight through your target.
Syntax: IMPALE <adventurer>
WITHDRAW BLADE
Works on/against: Adventurers
Details:

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.

Centreslash Carve up or down across the head and chest.
Syntax: CENTRESLASH <adventurer> [UP|DOWN]
Works on/against: Adventurers
Details:

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.

Balanceslash Drive your enemy back with a balanced slash.
Syntax: BALANCESLASH <adventurer>
Works on/against: Adventurers
Details:

This powerful, measured blow will drive your target back, knocking them off-balance.

Infusefire Wreathe your blade in crackling flame.
Syntax: INFUSE FIRE
Extra Information: Shin Energy: 5
Details:

By channelling accumulated Shin energy into your sword, you may heat your blade to a scorching temperature. A weapon so empowered will burn as fire the next time it is drawn, potentially setting your target ablaze.

If a target is already ablaze, extra damage may be dealt.

** Your blade may only be infused with one element at a time.

Pommelstrike Deliver a stunning blow with the hilt of your sword.
Syntax: POMMELSTRIKE <adventurer>
Works on/against: Adventurers
Details:

Drive the pommel of your blade into your opponent's skull, delivering a swift and accurate blow.

Mir The adaptive Water stance favours defence.
Syntax: MIR
Extra Information: Stance: Water
Details:

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.

Bladesuicide If death must come, be it by your own blade.
Syntax: BLADESUICIDE
Works on/against: Self
Details:

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.

Retaliationstrike Unleash a fierce strike against your attacker.
Syntax: RETALIATION[strike] [ON|OFF]
Details:

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.

Infuselightning Command lightning into your sword.
Syntax: INFUSE LIGHTNING
Extra Information: Shin Energy: 5
Details:

By channelling accumulated Shin energy into your sword, you may charge your blade with volatile electrical currents. A weapon so empowered will strike as lightning the next time it is drawn, and may jolt the nerves of your enemy into disarray.

** Your blade may only be infused with one element at a time.

Bladetwist Torment an impaled foe.
Syntax: BLADETWIST
Works on/against: Adventurers
Details:

Should your enemy be impaled upon your sword, you may twist the blade, gouging through their innards and letting a torrent of blood.

Arash Aggressive and powerful, the Fire stance is one of attack.
Syntax: ARASH
Extra Information: Stance: Fire
Details:

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.

Infuseice Suffuse your blade with ice.
Syntax: INFUSE ICE
Extra Information: Shin Energy: 5
Details:

By channelling accumulated Shin energy into your sword, you may chill your blade to a glacial state. A weapon so empowered will strike as ice the next time it is drawn, and may freeze your target into inaction.

** Your blade may only be infused with one element at a time.

Multislash Spill blood with a succession of slashes.
Syntax: MULTISLASH <adventurer>
Works on/against: Adventurers
Details:

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.

Compassslash Send their blood to the points of the compass.
Syntax: COMPASSSLASH <adventurer> <direction>
Works on/against: Adventurers
Details:

Draw and slash your target from one of the cardinal directions, causing more bleeding than a lesser slash.

The points of the compass:

NORTH - head
EAST - left arm
SOUTHEAST - left leg
SOUTH - torso
SOUTHWEST - right leg
WEST - right arm
Infusevoid Wield the Void and your sword as one.
Syntax: INFUSE VOID
Extra Information: Shin Energy: 5
Details:

By channelling accumulated Shin energy into your sword, you may fold the recondite power of the Void about your blade. A weapon so empowered will flow as a shadow the next time it is drawn, carving through armour and other physical protections as if a tool of magic, and may negate one of your opponent's defences.

** Your blade may only be infused with one element at a time.

Impaleslash Let their blood flow freely.
Syntax: IMPALESLASH
Works on/against: Adventurers
Details:

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.

Sanya The total focus of the Void stance amplifies inner power.
Syntax: SANYA
Extra Information: Stance: Void
Details:

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.

Brokenstar Draw the broken star across your foe.
Syntax: BROKENSTAR <adventurer>
Works on/against: Adventurers
Details:

Unleash the fatal fury of a master swordsman by carving the broken star. In the sanguinary heat of battle, when your opponent's bleeding reaches a suitably profuse intensity, let your blade guide your hand as four perfect, precise strokes cut free their soul.


See also
Retrieved from "https://wiki.achaea.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Two_Arts&oldid=31858"