The Scrolls of Prowess (IC, EMPIRE!)

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Fighting Styles of the Duelists of Serendel

Name: Way of the Sun

Country of Origin: Lyradis

Description: The warriors of Lyradis have long trained to use the placement of height and lighting to their advantage, as well as tighter spaces and uneven ground. Being that the Capital is built into the cliffs duelists trained on height advantage and disadvantage, as well as fighting to keep the sun in the eyes of their enemy. This form of fighting is also popular among Lord of Fire worshipers within Lyradis and the Serendel nations. Those who train in this form are better suited for thinner air, as the training occurs in the higher reaches of the Mountains of Dis, though it has also taken a hold in the other regions of the Empire, primarily Triumph, where narrow passages are common. This style relies on using surroundings to take advantage of the fight, and keeping the enemy off balance. The Way of the Moon, and the Voice of the Earth are styles that work well to counter this style.

Notable moves: Blinding Height, Secret Pass, Controlled Fall, Brilliant Storm, Sure-footed Flame, Fire's Feign

Notable users: The warriors in the Capital of Delberelle often use these fighting techniques, and it is said that Gareth and his children were trained in this form.

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Name: Root of the Earth

Country of Origin: Triumph

Description:This fighting technique requires controlling the movement of the opponent, and concentrating on defensive actions until the correct moment to strike with a notable move. The Voice of the Wind and Way of the Sun are good techniques to counter this fighting style.

Notable moves: Steadfast Stand, Avalanche, Titan's Fist, Ridged Recourse, Steel of Stone

Notable users: Members of the Holy Order of Earth use this fighting style as their primary style, along with the warriors of the Victorian Armies.

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Name: Way of the Moon

Country of Origin: Borlmyn

Description: This fighting technique requires strength and persistance, and is a aggressive technique, often tiring out the enemy by battering them like waves at a shore. The Roots of the Earth and Way of the Sun are good techniques to counter this fighting style.

Notable moves: Oncoming Tide, Fisher's Dive, Anchored Plunge, Springing Splash, Dodging the Waves

Notable users: Members of the Holy Order of Water use this fighting style as their primary style, along with the warriors of Borlmyn. There is an adapted version of this technique fit for aquatic battle, which stategists will enter here when a full report can be compiled.

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Name: Voice of the Wind

Country of Origin: Requiem

Description: This fighting style relies on agility and speed to take advantage of the fight, dancing away from attacks to later thrust agressively in a finishing move. Due to the constant movement, generally prolonged fights are to the disadvantage of this technique. The Roots of the Earth, or Way of the Moon are good fighting styles to counter this style.

Notable moves: Rising Rhythm, Gust's Glaive, Dancing Defence, Bellowing Blast, Flying Fence, Thundering Thrust

Notable users: Members of the religion of Ramhsa who revere the path of the wind favor this fighting style. It is said that elements of these techniques harken back to the days of Old Lyradis. There is an adapted version of this technique fit for aerial battle, which stategists will enter here when a full report can be compiled.