Blade Styles

Throughout Divintera, there are nine popular styles of combat that have been developed for the use of a blade. Most of these styles are designed to work with any kind of blade three feet or longer. The original nine styles were developed by various knights of Grand Herand and have been expanded upon and refined as the years have gone on. They originally labeled the styles after the elements of magic but the styles were eventually renamed following the magic purge of Dhyla to further make the world forget about magic while also attempting to describe the philosophy of each style better. Most skilled sword users know multiple styles in order to help cover up the flaws of another style, though some have been known to practice all. These are not the only known Blade Styles, several sword users over the years have developed their own, these are the most popular and commonly used.

As the years went on, several variants were created as others tried to apply the ideals behind each style to another. Eventually almost all styles had a variant to fit the type of blade they wielded. Each variant can be thought of as a separate branch of the style. Single Blade variants assume the wielder can use the blade in one hand with no problem, though they may incorporate two-handed swings in their offense. Two-Handed variants usually assume the user is wielding a weapon that is too heavy to be used with one hand and is a heavier weapon. Dual Blade variants naturally assume the user is wielding a sword in each hand. After many variants were created, swords that could be used effectively one or two-handed became more prominent.

The Styles
Center Style/ Bear Blade: The basic style that most swordfighters are taught. Known and used worldwide.

Light Style/ Phoenix Blade: A complex style known for its unpredictable attacks and counterattacks. Popular in Dhyla and North Rashorun.

Dark Style/ Panther Blade: An unrelenting style known for deadly thrusting attacks that are difficult to parry. Popular in South Rashorun and Dhyla.

Fire Style/ Dragon Blade: A physically demanding style known for its heavy hits. Popular in Essemit and South Rashorun.

Flora Style/ Spider Blade : A style designed for mages, focusing on creating openings for the use of magic in melee combat. Popular in Dhyla and Essemit.

Earth Style/ Golem Blade: A style designed for prolonged fights, conserving the energy of the user. Popular in North Rashorun and South Rashorun.

Wind Style/ Hawk Blade: A style revolving around keeping the user safe until an opportunity presents itself. Popular in Dhyla and Herand.

Water Style/ Shark Blade: A vicious style designed to overwhelm an opponent with a never-ending offense. Popular in South Rashorun and Essemit.

Lightning Style/ Viper Blade: A cerebral style designed to mislead opponents into deadly, sudden strikes. Popular in Herand and North Rashorun.