• A brief mention of listener metrics.

• Swordmasters!

• No lack of pop-culture references for Swordmasters

• But not Jedi

• Panache, style, presentation.

• Warriors versus Swordmasters

• Important Attributes: Charisma and Dexterity

• Combat as a dance

• Artisan Skills and Half-Magic

• Swordmaster schools and styles.

• Old dueling manuals.

• Princess Bride duel between Inigo and Westley.

• Jackie Chan versus Bruce Lee

• Not limited to swords!

• Combat Discipline Durability

• Novice Tier Discipline Talents

• Agility-style fighters, lack the endurance and resistance talents of the Warrior.

• Maneuver and a sidebar about numerical advantage

• Taunt: Penalize opponent to make it harder to hit the Swordmaster

• Balanced Social and Physical Defense bonuses.

• Riposte, one of the definitive Swordmaster talents.

• Avoid Blow OR Riposte

• Novice Tier Options

• Bladesman, Gallant, or balanced focus.

• Slightly more combat choices.

• Journeyman Tier abilities and talents

• Second Weapon, primary intended style.

• Journeyman Talent Options

• Slightly more social choices.

• No ranged attack options.

• Swordmasters using a shield.

• Novice versus Journeyman fighting styles.

• Defensive bonuses from magic items are important.

• Tend to be weak against spells and other Mystic Defense targeting effects.

• Swordmasters are great! Good mix of fighting and talking.

• Solid option if Troubadour is not as well suited to the campaign.

• Strong choice for new players.

• Iconic Discipline for a reason.

• FASA Games events and appearances.

• Last chance on the Empty Thrones Kickstarter!

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