by The Kingpin » Sat Jun 02, 2012 11:41 pm
Septimus's blade clashed against Antar's loudly, sparks flying from the two blades as Septimus twisted back and dropped into a half crouch, his blade crossed in front of him, as the King stood, his own scimitar arced downwards in the way of any incoming attack. "For one who supposedly doesn't know how to use a sword, you are doing a good job at defending yourself" said the King with a chuckle. "Your guess is as good as mine as to why. The blade may have something to do with it" said Septimus. "An enchantment that enhances sword-fighting abilities? I've heard of crazier things, but if they do exist, I have yet to encounter them. But then, some are just naturally attuned to the skill. It could be you simply have it in you to excel with a blade" responded the King as he dove forward, rolling as Septimus twisted, the King's blade coming up just as Septimus got out of the way, only for it to swing sideways towards his head, Septimus bending back as a boot hit him in the chest, knocking him back and onto the ground, the Scholar rolling with the blow. "If it was an enchantment, you would have seen that coming" said the King, smiling as he let the tip of his blade touch the ground, stopping. "As regards for lessons, there's little more I can tell you that you don't seem to inherently know. However, as far as sparring is concerned, I'd be happy to continue training you. However, before that, I would recommend heading to the other side of our camp. The Abiru-Sahari tribe have made their camps there. They're excellent traders and craftsmen. Ask them for a Warrior's Coat...a Wirshah, in their tongue. You will find it most useful in combat in this form. It should not be too costly; I've convinced them to lower their prices for our allies during this time of hardship. Tell them Qa'id Antar Tameem sent you, so they know not to try and squeeze too much out of you. I will await here until you return. It will give me time to reflect on our training so far and see if I cannot think of something more to teach you" said the King, Septimus nodding gratefully, sheathing his blade as he looked towards the camp, heading in the direction he was pointed. He didn't say it out loud, but the King's training had tired him considerably. Antar, on the other hand, seemed to hardly even break a sweat, and the simplicity with which he had kicked Septimus back showed that he was clearly only using a fraction of his skill and speed in combat. He was being gentle. It was both comforting and insulting at the same time. On the one hand, he was thankful the King wasn't using his full ability on him, as he may very well be mangled if they were to fight seriously with such a vast rift in their respective abilities. On the other hand, something about being taken on, and beaten, with such minimal effort was hurtful to him. Beginner's Pride, no doubt. It was good that he was shown just how far from perfection he was. It would make him wary, and attentive in the future...
"Ah yes, organised chaos. the sign of a clever but ever-busy mind. To the perpetrator, a carefully woven web of belongings and intrigue, but to the bystander? Madness!"
–William Beckett, Lore of Leyuna RPG