Difference between revisions of "Wardancers"
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A glimmer of light in the distant desert is often all one notices of an | A glimmer of light in the distant desert is often all one notices of an | ||
advancing Wardancer. When observing the skillful and precise movement of | advancing Wardancer. When observing the skillful and precise movement of | ||
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in the desert when a sudden sand storm blew up. Midbere was buried under | in the desert when a sudden sand storm blew up. Midbere was buried under | ||
the hot sand for three days. Afflicted with heatstroke he became | the hot sand for three days. Afflicted with heatstroke he became | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:03, 18 October 2019
A glimmer of light in the distant desert is often all one notices of an advancing Wardancer. When observing the skillful and precise movement of a Wardancer practicing his craft, people often forget that they are watching a fierce fighter and not a beautiful dancer. This ability to cause people to stand jaw dropped in awe is used to their advantage as they take over the very minds of their observers.
The practice of Wardancing can be traced back to the late 13th century, before the Demon Incursions. It is said that as the warriors of Antioch would practice their swordsmanship in the surrounding desert they became enthralled with the lithe, quick movements of the lizards. They began to imitate the lizards and found that as these movements became second nature they were much more capable of controlling their thoughts and planning their attacks.
In 1467 an Antioch Akrabi named Srifat Midbere was practicing his craft in the desert when a sudden sand storm blew up. Midbere was buried under the hot sand for three days. Afflicted with heatstroke he became