Knight Class/Level 1

Knight Class's second level, where you learn the Defensive Stance Skill.

Summary
Tathlin teaches the chosen more about what it means to be a Knight while giving more information about the Demon Knights. The mission this time is to learn how to assume a defensive stance.

To learn this the chosen will face off against some fellow knights. The goal will be to defeat them while taking as little damage as possible. Tathlin will monitor the chosen's progress every few fights and award him/her a point if he/she have managed to defend himself/herself adequately.

Once the chosen have achieved enough points, he/she can take the final test which is to test his/her defensive prowess against Tathlin in combat. Once Tathlin has been defeated the Chosen learns the Defensive Stance skill and his/her knight level raises to two.

Dialogue
Tathlin: Now that you can manifest a shield and sword, we should begin your shield training.

Tathlin: Remember: a shield to defend the helpless, and a sword to strike back at evil.

Tathlin: Once you have experience with defending those who cannot defend themselves, we can begin to learn offense. Tathlin: Excellent! Go get some spare armor from the tent behind you and put it on. 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, before we start, I wanted to ask you about the Demon Knights. Tathlin: ... What about those murderous scum?

«You»: I... was just hoping you could explain them a bit better. I know so little about them.

Tathlin: What prompted this curiosity?

«You»: I had to defeat one that was trying to steal the Eye. Fortunately, I defeated him.

Tathlin: Very fortunate indeed. Not many young knights survive their first encounter with a Demon Knight.

«You»: But he made me wonder about their order. I know that they threaten Rennd...

Tathlin: Not just Rennd, but all of Lore. Those creatures aren't worthy of the title of 'Knight'.

''Scene shows a fight between a Pria Knight and a Demon Knight. The Demon Knight Shield Bashes the Pria Knight and flees.''

Tathlin: They don't believe in honorable combat, or defending those who need help.

Tathlin: They seek only to destroy, and will use underhanded tactics and their demonic magic to win if they must.

''The Demon Knight re-enters upon a Salamander, which then breathes fire, defeating the Pria Knight. Scene returns to reality.''

Tathlin: For the sake of all of Lore, they must be completely wiped out and made to suffer as they have made Rennd suffer.

«You»: ... I didn't realize you felt so strongly about them. I'm sorry for offending you.

Tathlin: ... No, no, forgive me. I should mind my tongue better than that.

Tathlin: At any rate, now you know of Stormfallen. When facing them in battle, you must expect them not to fight honorably.

Tathlin: That is why today's lesson is so critical: it may well save your life when facing them.

«You»: I'm ready to learn, Tathlin. I want to help you in this fight.

Tathlin: That is reassuring to hear, «You»!

Tathlin: You may have run into situations in your travels in which your foe's ferocity was greater than yours.

Tathlin: In such situations, it is often best to raise your defenses rather than charging in.

Tathlin: Knights... TRUE knights... are never the aggressor. And so, today, you will learn how to assume a defensive stance.

Tathlin: You will face off against some fellow knights. Your goal will be to defeat them while taking as little damage as possible.

Tathlin: I will monitor your progress every few fights and award you a point if you have managed to defend yourself adequately.

Tathlin: Once you have achieved enough points, you can take the final test to complete this training exercise.

Tathlin: Let's begin!
 * Fight!

2 BATTLES

Full Heal


 * «If your remaining HP exceed 33% of your maximum:»


 * Tathlin: Excellent work!
 * Tathlin: Keep working, you're making progress.


 * «If your remaining HP does not exceed 33% of your maximum:»


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

The above battles repeat until you have three points, at which point a different dialogue plays.

Tathlin: Excellent work!

You enter.

Tathlin: That's good! You're ready for the final test.

Tathlin: It's time to test your defensive prowess against me. If you can defeat me, today's training will be over.

1 BATTLE: Sir Tathlin

Full Heal

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

'''Congratulations! You are now a Level 2 Knight and have learned a new skill as a result of your training!'''

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