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Latest revision as of 17:46, 21 June 2023
| Swords Treatise I Written by Constanzo of Aldwynn |
| "The Blade Codex" Allows you to learn the following Swords abilities: Cleaving Strike Keeping Distance Blade Maintenance Reading this book grants some Experience. |
A shabby looking treatise, smelling faintly of rancid oil. Every swordsman familiarizes with it at some point... as long as he's literate, of course. 100 |
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| “ | A shabby looking treatise, smelling faintly of rancid oil. Every swordsman familiarizes with it at some point... as long as he's literate, of course. | „ |
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...As I already mentioned above, the most important secret to impeccable fencing is proper edge alignment. With enough training it's fairly simple to deliver deadly wounds with a flick of a wrist. However, most sword swings require the entire body to participate. A strike performed with shoulder and hip rotation is capable of slicing through your enemy's defenses, chop off a limb, or simply send their head flying.
The skill of applying power to swings is especially vital when dealing with well-armored foes. It's worth mentioning that it's impossible to slice directly through mail and plate armors, unless we are talking about orcs. Strength has to be paired with accuracy to cut at less defended parts and gaps in armors. Aim for the throat, face, armpits, groin, hands. Even a shallow wound to those areas can cause a massive bleeding and weaken your foe.
To cut through gambeson or tough hide you have to keep your sword in perfect condition. Don't forget to timely sharpen it, clean the blade from dirt and caked blood, and, most importantly, oil it at least every few days. Flaxseed oil is the cheapest and the most readily available one, but if you have money to spare, consider using clove oil. In the next chapter I'll also share some details about a large selection of alchemical pastes which have recently appeared on the market...
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