Swords Treatise I
| 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. 150 |
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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 before, 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. At the same time, sword strikes should usually engage the entire body. A strike performed with shoulder and hip rotation is more than capable of slicing through the opponent's defenses, chopping off a limb, or simply sending 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 armor, unless we are talking about orcs. Strength has to be paired with accuracy to cut at the least protected parts and gaps. Aim for the throat, face, armpits, groin, hands. Even a shallow wound to those areas can cause a massive bleeding and weaken your enemy.
To cut through gambeson or tough hide, you have to keep your sword in perfect condition. Remember 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 we'll also explore a large selection of alchemical pastes which have recently appeared on the market...
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