Flourish
Flourish
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| Skill type: | Skill |
| Skill subtype: | Passive, Defensive |
| Primary user: | Bard, Thief |
| Duration: | Instant |
| Requirements: | Body Slot item, such as a cape |
With this skill, members of acrobatic classes such as thieves and bards may use a fluid or fabric item worn in the about body slot to confound foes and ward off attacks. The longer any individual combat continues and blows are foiled, the more effective this will be, as the rhythm of the situation aids movement. At best, it will be slightly more effective than parrying with a sword. Leaving combat disrupts the flow, and this process must begin anew. In general, materials that are flexible and will bend easily may be used-- cloth, leather, lace, water, et cetera, while metals may not be.
