video | un: manbun

[song_of_ice]

[With the matter of jobs settled, there was less on his mind and less focus on how he would survive. With more time on his hands, he was able to turn to helping the rest of the survivors, especially those that he had spoken to. Whatever reason they had been brought here, they needed to band together to survive.]

I know not everyone present has had to learn combat or come from places that are generally peaceful. Whether or not we stay in this city or travel somewhere more dangerous, it is wise to learn how to protect yourselves.

For those that have an interest, I practice and train in the courtyard among the other guards. If you want to wield a blade or understand basic defense, come and meet me there. I will teach and train you.

Comments

un: morrigan

[courtintrigue]

With what blades have you been trained? Are you accustomed to fighting against magic?

[song_of_ice]

Long swords, bastard swords, daggers. Magic...is different in my world. I have faced creatures that are thought to be magic and may have been created through magic, but none who can wield it themselves.

[courtintrigue]

Would you like to change that? I can help you if you can help me.

I am a mage. I often carry a staff with me. There is a blade at one end, not unlike a dagger, and I am comfortable using it as I must when enemies are within arm's reach. Enemies in my own world where often known entities, but this place holds more mystery. I would like to be well prepared and perhaps more precise with what I have on hand should something nullify or affect my abilities.

[song_of_ice]

I would. I never encountered it before, but that may change now.

Even without the magic, the staff and the blade can be a good weapon to use. We don't know what we are coming up against. [Which was all the more frustrating.] If you have time, I can begin training you now.

[courtintrigue]

[ A short laugh escapes her, half surprised. ]

Why not now?

I am Morrigan. You may want to wear something you would not mind seeing scorched.

[song_of_ice]

You are not going to set me on fire, are you?

[It didn't matter what he wore, it was all black anyway.]

[courtintrigue]

Not if your reflexes are good.

[ A corner of her mouth twitches in amusement. ]

You can assist with nothing if burnt to a crisp. I will start by aiming to miss.

[ If barely. ]

[song_of_ice]

I suppose it's not much different from other projectiles.

[Which hadn't felled him yet.]

You will have to let me see you use your magic on a training dummy first. I will know how long I have from firing to actual impact.

[courtintrigue]

Not when it comes to balls of fire or blasts of ice. Chained lightning is often more difficult to avoid, and there are types of magic that cannot be physically dodged.

[ Some branches are simply much better suited to friendly sparring than others. ]

Your request is reasonable; the guard here must have training dummies that will withstand a magical assault.

...These creatures you mentioned. Did they fight with weapons? Or perhaps claws and teeth?

[song_of_ice]

Both, depending on which creature it was.

[Wights and White Walkers were different in combat.]