Dune Blademaster
Dunefolk swordsmen are known for playing a game called the ‘Laeqad Challenge’, in which Laeqads—thick, sturdy reeds that are several sword-lengths in height—are hurled at them like javelins and they attempt to split the reed length-wise in midair. The trick to the game is that the reed is not circularly symmetric: most of the stalk is quite hard, but there is a thin line across the cross section that is softer and easier to cut. For even an experienced swordsman, splitting an entire Laeqad down its length would be an extraordinary achievement; most would be hard-pressed to cut even a single sword length, given the precise aim required to line up the blade with the reed’s soft spot. For a Blademaster, however, splitting several Laeqads in quick succession is quite ordinary, and some are even able to cut through two or three reeds simultaneously with a single sword swish.
This game has more practical implications in real battles. No matter how elusive or well-armored the fighter, against a Blademaster, it often seems like the defense does not even exist. These warriors are undoubtedly the masters of offensive swordsmanship and are capable of subverting even the strongest fortifications.
Information
Advances from: | Dune Swordsman |
Advances to: | ‒ |
Cost: | 52 |
HP: | 69 |
Moves: | 5 |
XP: | 150 |
Level: | 3 |
Alignment: | lawful |
Id: | Dune Blademaster |
Abilities: | ‒ |
Attacks (damage × count)
 | scimitar | lama | 15 × 3 | corp la corp |
 | scimitar | lama | 18 × 2 | corp la corp | (marksman) |
Resistances
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lama | 20% |
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pierce | 20% |
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impact | -10% |
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foc | 0% |
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cold | 0% |
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arcane | 20% |
Terrain
Terrain | Movement Cost |
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Castle | 1 | 60% |
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Cave | 2 | 40% |
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Coastal Reef | 2 | 30% |
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Deep Water | ‒ | 0% |
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Fake Shroud | ‒ | 0% |
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Flat | 1 | 40% |
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Forest | 2 | 40% |
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Frozen | 3 | 20% |
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Fungus | 2 | 40% |
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Hills | 2 | 50% |
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Mountains | 3 | 50% |
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Sand | 1 | 40% |
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Shallow Water | 3 | 20% |
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Swamp | 3 | 30% |
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Unwalkable | ‒ | 0% |
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Village | 1 | 50% |
Last updated on Fri Nov 29 23:51:31 2019.