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== Description ==
== Description ==
{{quote|Notes of Henrich Relge, the Aldwynnian Witchfinder}}
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==Effect==
==Effect==
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Teaches:
Teaches:


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*{{cl|Active|Fencer's Stance}}
*{{cl|Active|Keeping Distance}}
*{{cl|Orange|Endurance Training}}
*{{cl|Orange|Gloat}}
*{{cl|Orange|Gloat}}


==Acquired From==
==Acquired From==
* Sometimes sold by [[Gerlot]], merchant in [[Mannshire]].
* Always sold by [[Valden vir Krenn]], owner of [[Vir Krenn's Printing House]] in [[Brynn]].
* Sometimes sold by [[Bert]], merchant in [[Osbrook]].
{{Acquired from}}
{{Acquired from}}


==Book content==
==Book content==
The charred remains of the guards still remained under the drizzling rain. I'd been observing him for hours. It was becoming clear he wasn't planning to leave the house. Well then...
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It would be too risky to sneak into the building - I could see an occasional shadow moving behind the half-opened shutters, he was ready for guests. Either way, I wouldn't be able to do much within the cramped interior of the house other than to burn down along with it. I wondered if I could lure him out before the rain died out...
I headed to the nearest inn where I demanded a bucket of icy water. I immediately poured it over myself to the innkeeper's shock. The secret to a successful pyromancer hunt is to keep yourself from catching fire.
I returned to my spot and began throwing stones at the window. Suddenly I heard the sounds of a mournful song or a prayer coming from inside... That very moment I saw the magic spark, heard the roar of the rising flame - I barely had enough time to dodge to the side. Trying to ignore the smouldering of my doublet against my skin, I darted from one cover to another. There were only two feet between me and the entrance...
With a final dash I reached the doorway. I bet the sorcerer wasn't expecting to see me up close. Without wasting time on pleasantries I grabbed him by the throat and let my blade do the talking. He let out a terrible wheeze and started shaking in agony, only to go limp, collapsing with a heavy thud.
I grabbed a piece of cloth lying nearby to wipe his black blood off my sword...


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Treatises]]
*[[Swords Treatise I]]
*[[Swords Treatise III]]


*[[Treatise]]


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Latest revision as of 17:46, 21 June 2023

Swords Treatise II
Written by Myrwan vir Debur
"The Aldwynn Fencing Codex"

Allows you to learn the following Swords abilities:

Fencer's Stance
Endurance Training
Gloat

Reading this book grants some Experience.
The most descriptive manual on fencing and everything related to it. Myrwan vir Debur undoubtedly has hands-on experience with the subject in question.
Price300

Swords Treatise II

Description

The most descriptive manual on fencing and everything related to it. Myrwan vir Debur undoubtedly has hands-on experience with the subject in question.

Effect

Teaches:

Acquired From


Book content

An excerpt from the chapter seven titled "Pressing the offense as a path to defense":

( . . . )

What does a seasoned veteran of a dozen battles may have in common with a hot-headed youngster that barely learned the basics of fencing? Why will neither of them survive a run-in with an experienced duelist?

The answer lies in predictability: frontline experience and fighting in tight formation don't really prepare you to one-on-one combat. When it comes to duels, relying on a steady rhythm of attacking and blocking in hopes that your opponent makes a mistake is a foolish endeavor, and any swordsman worth their salt will easily figure out your tactics and use them against you. I'm referring, of course, to the so-called hidden strikes - counters that simultaniously displace an opponent's weapon just as he attacks.

It's an advanced technique that requires you to read your enemy's intentions: after all, hidden strikes must be performed as soon as an opponent prepares to deliver an attack. If you're not quick enough, you'll be lucky to have your hidden strike becoming a simple parry. Worst case scenario - you'll lose your head.

Fortunately, this skill can be mastered with enough practice and persistence - and then, I assure you, this investment will pay off not only in duels but also on the fields of battle...


See also