Form of the Rose
Form of the Rose
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| Skill type: | Form |
| Skill subtype: | Offensive |
| Primary user: | Swordmaster |
| Per-pulse cost: | 5 mana per round |
| Requirements: | a sword wielded in the main hand |
| Syntax: | Assume 'Form of the Rose' or Assume Rose |
The form of the rose is one of the most visually evocative forms taught to swordmasters. Every round, there is a chance based on skill to restore mana to the swordmaster. Additionally, each time they parry or offhand parry an attack, there is a chance they will turn the blow back against his opponent in a riposte, and single-weapon swordmasters will also attempt to riposte on a fend. Mainhand parries will result in more damaging ripostes than those delivered from an offhand parry. Ripostes are always more effective against enemies who are not wearing a shield.