Knight Class/Level 2

Knight Class's third part where you learn the Shield Bash skill.

Summary
Tathlin teaches the chosen more about what it means to be a Knight while giving more information about Tyranna. The mission this time is to learn how to use the Shield Bash skill. To learn this the chosen will face off against some fellow knights while wielding the heavy Rock Shield so the chosen's arm will get strong enough to perform the skill. Once the chosen have mastered the heavy weight of the rock shield, he/she can take the final test which is to test his/her shield prowess against Tathlin in combat. Once Tathlin has been defeated the Chosen learns the Shield Bash skill and his/her knight level raises to three.

Dialogue
Tathlin: You have your shield and sword, and have learned how to use the shield to defend yourself.

Tathlin: But a shield can also be used as an offensive tool to strike down enemies with a brutal blow.

Tathlin: This will be your first lesson in offense: the Shield Bash! Tathlin: Excellent! I hope you remembered to bring your training armor. You won't be allowed to train in anything else.
 * I'm ready!
 * I need more time to think about this. - (Returns you to Knight menu.)

«Knight - Basic Training Shop opens.»

«You»: Tathlin... about earlier...

Tathlin: I am sorry if my... strong convictions have startled you.

«You»: Not at all. I was just wondering if you might explain what sparked such hatred between Rennd and Stormfallen.

«You»: But if the memory is too painful, then...

Tathlin: No. You deserve to know so that you can understand my hatred.

Scene shows Rennd in the past.

Tathlin: Rennd was once the greatest, most powerful kingdom in all of Lore.

Tathlin: Even the greatest cities of the modern world could not compare to Rennd's splendor.

Tathlin: But that all changed that day...

''A portal opens in the fields of Rennd. Tyranna is ejected.''

Tathlin: Some say she was ejected from Heck by Stragath because he feared her might. Others claim she was too strong to be bound by Heck.

Tathlin: All that is known for certain is that Tyranna escaped one day, and on that day, everything changed.

''Scene changes. Tyranna has arrived at and built Stormfallen''.

Tathlin: She built Stormfallen, the demon palace, and declared herself its Demon Queen.

Tathlin: She raised an army of demons and also corrupted weak men with promises of power, convincing them to become her Demon Knights.

Tathlin: And when her army was built up large enough... she attacked.

''Scene shows Rennd's castle in flames. Tyranna and her "Knights" watch from afar''.

Tathlin: Many kingdoms fell to her, or fell in line behind her, as her army marched on.

Tathlin: Rennd was the only army able to stand up to her, and for that, she poured her wrath upon us.

Tathlin: She would take no captives from us. She destroyed our farms and crops. She killed peasants who swore loyalty to us.

Tathlin: Morale plummeted and families, such as mine, were torn apart. Even the land itself died.

Tathlin: Since then, we have fought back with a fierce intensity, with the burning desire to avenge our fallen.

Tathlin: But as knights, we know that such desires would force us to forsake our virtues.

Scene returns to the present.

Tathlin: So it is a difficult balance. We must keep our anger in check as we beat the demons back.

Tathlin: But sometimes, it is hard to ignore their crimes.

«You»: ... Tathlin, I had no idea. I'm so sorry.

Tathlin: Never mind it. We should continue with your training.

«You»: Right... you were saying about the Shield Bash?

Tathlin: Yes... ahem, the shield is quite a formidable defense, but it can also be used as a mighty tool of attack.

Tathlin: One such attack involves imbuing your shield with your own strength and fighting spirit...

Tathlin: And then smashing into the foe like a human battering ram.

Tathlin: When executed properly, the attack will stagger even the most rigid defenders and knock them off-guard.

«You»: That sounds quite impressive. How can I learn such a technique?

Tathlin: In order to master the Shield Bash, you must learn how to wield your shield properly.

Tathlin: If you use your shield incorrectly when bashing a foe, you might seriously hurt yourself.

Tathlin: That is why you must have incredible arm strength to endure such an attack.

Tathlin: As such, I must ask you to wear this shield. It is made of very heavy rock that will be cumbersome to wield.

Tathlin: However, it will definitely build your arm strength as you continue to use it.

Tathlin: When you are ready, I will have you test out your Shield Bash.

Tathlin: Let's begin!

«You are equipped with the Rock Shield and remain unable to change shields in the battles that follow.»

2 BATTLES


 *  Shield Bash 
 * Have you mastered the heavy weight of this rock shield, or do you need more practice?
 * Difficulty: 76
 * Stat Used: Strength


 * «If you fail, you will have the opportunity to Defy the roll. Failing Defiance results in a Full Heal and dialogue continuing as below.»


 * Tathlin: Not good enough. You need to try harder.


 * «You are then returned to the Battles as above. When subjected to the Roll again, the Difficulty will be lowered by 5 and will continue to be, if you continue to fail the Roll. If you fail five times, you will be forced to restart the quest.»


 * «If you succeed or succeed in Defiance, you receive a Full Heal, the Rock Shield is unequipped, you are permitted to use the Shield Bash skill, and dialogue continues below.»

Tathlin: Excellent work! You're ready for the final test.

Tathlin: It's time to test your arm strength. Show me your Shield Bash!

1 BATTLE: Sir Tathlin

Full Heal

Tathlin: Good work today. You've earned a rest.

'''Congratulations! You are now a Level 3 Knight and have learned a new skill as a result of your training!'''

Monsters
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