- "In battle, we are all equal. The edge of a fine steel blade doesn't discriminate. Only skill separates us."
- ―Achilles
In Valmasian culture, five houses of combat have been refined over the years. Each is named after a rare creature found within the wilderness or a legendary beast. They're also based around the five elements, designed with the fundamentals of the respective element in mind. Just like the elements themselves, the styles have been defined as drastically different, each having their own advantages and disadvantages when it comes to swordplay.
Five Forms
Ifrit Form
| ATK: 4 | DEF: 2 | Speed: 5 | Mana Efficiency: 1 | Technique: 4 |
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Origin: The style was named after a great imperfect Yokai, a fiery beast that was said to have slept in a volcano off the shore of Valmasia. Ifrit's spree of terror lasted for roughly fifteen years (120AC - 135AC), and after two villages had been scorched by his flames, the hero Letholdus was able to defeat the creature with the help of his men. Letholdus was inspired by Ifrit's power and founded the sword style in honor of the fallen Yokai, who had proven himself a worthy opponent despite great evil.
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Known Practitioners: Radolph Nevin, Uriel Melym, Konaa Hirano, Kane Hirano, Lancelot Cart
Fomorian Form
| ATK: 2 | DEF: 5 | Speed: 2 | Mana Efficiency: 5 | Technique: 2 |
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Known Practitioners: Sir Bors, Atalanta, Sishio
Garuda Form
| ATK: 3 | DEF: 2 | Speed: 4 | Mana Efficiency: 3 | Technique: 4 |
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Known Practitioners: Tulise Sakete, Claude Este, Ouriel Melym, Sir Tristan, Achilles
Vritra Form
| ATK: 3 | DEF: 3 | Speed: 5 | Mana Efficiency: 3 | Technique: 3 |
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Known Practitioners: Citali Sakete
Cetus Form
| ATK: 3 | DEF: 3 | Speed: 3 | Mana Efficiency: 3 | Technique: 3 |
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Known Practitioners: Sir Percival, Adonael Melym