Knight Class/Level 3

Knight Class's fourth part, where you learn the Blade of Retaliation Skill.

Summary
Tathlin teaches the chosen more about what it means to be a Knight while giving more information about the kingdom of Deren and it's Frogzard Knights. The mission this time is to learn how to use the Blade of Retaliation skill. To learn this the chosen will face off against some fellow knights while his/her armor is in a poor state.

Once the chosen's endurance reached acceptable levels, he/she can take the final test which is to test his/her endurance against Tathlin in combat. Once Tathlin has been defeated the Chosen learns the Blade of Retaliation skill and his/her knight level raises to four.

Dialogue
Tathlin: Your training is progressing well, «You». You have the makings of a good Knight.

Tathlin: Recall the second part of our motto: a sword to strike back at evil. It's time to discuss some swordplay.

Tathlin: Listen well, and you will learn how to wield the Blade of Retaliation.
 * I'm ready!
 * I need more time to think about this. - (Returns you to Knight menu.)

If you choose the "I'm ready" option:

Tathlin: Excellent! I hope you remembered to bring your training armor. You won't be allowed to train in anything else.

«Knight - Basic Training Shop opens.»

«You»: Tathlin, has Rennd been fighting this war against Stormfallen alone all this time?

Tathlin: For some time, it was. Few kingdoms are powerful enough to aid us against the Demon Knights.

Tathlin: However, today, there are two which provide us with direct aid.

«You»: Which kingdoms are those?

Tathlin: We'll discuss one today, and leave the other for another training day.

Tathlin: Let me tell you about Deren...

Scene shows a Frogzard Knight in front of the capital of Deren.

Tathlin: Deren is a mighty kingdom, currently headed by King Tralin.

Tathlin: Their order, the Frogzard Knights, have been mocked for their unorthodox techniques and their strange mounts.

Tathlin: But they embrace the Frogzard as a symbol of their order's unpredictable tactics.

Tathlin: No order of knights is able to adapt to changing battle conditions like they can.

Tathlin: And their forces have been a great asset in the continuing battle against the Demon Knights.

Scene returns to the present.

Tathlin: In fact, it was the forces of Deren that perfected the craft of the technique we are focusing on today.

Tathlin: You have been taught to use your blade only in the act of striking back against the forces of evil.

Tathlin: This technique allows you to wait for a foe to waste its energy trying to harm you, and once it has grown tired...

Tathlin: ... you swiftly strike it down with your blade. The foe's fatigue and your patience in waiting for an opening will make your strike powerful.

«You»: All right. I'm ready to learn the technique.

Tathlin: Using this skill means that you will have to weather your enemy's attacks, so you will need endurance.

Tathlin: You must defeat your opponents despite your armor's poor state, or you won't be able to use this skill.

2 BATTLES


 *  Blade of Retaliation 
 * Has your endurance reached acceptable levels, or do you need more practice?
 * Difficulty: 51
 * Stat Used: Endurance


 * «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.»


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

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

Tathlin: It's time to see how much you have learned. Defeat me with the Blade of Retaliation to finish today's training.

1 BATTLE: Sir Tathlin

Full Heal

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

'''Congratulations! You are now a Level 4 Knight and have learned a new skill as a result of your training!'''

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