I mean. Killing someone would be a sign. Avoid that. But also it's just knowng the force of the swing. If you're bringing your arms right up over your head, and using all your might when you swing down, then you'll do more damage than if you reign it in. But you're also swinging wilder, so you might not even hit what you wanna hit.
[ he shrugs. and then taps his axe against the ground. ]
Technically this is just a sharp thing on a stick. Tie it pretty tight and you'll be fine.
It’s a spell - a basic one that enhances physical strength and defense.
Am I swinging too widely…? It would be easier if I could focus, but it’s hard to do that in the middle of battle… And I was never that great at last minute calculations.
[ brilith stares at the axe for a moment, as if considering the possibility, but eventually shakes her head. ]
I’m not sure it’s a good idea. Agni - the god I serve - he might be upset if I tried something like that. The staff is a part of him, so it’s a little personal.
Huh. We have some Arts like that back home. Gives you a boost for a bit?
It leaves you open. Look-- [ he hitches up the axe and hefts it over his head ]-- if I'm swinging like this, my whole chest is just wide open. Jab me in my ribs and you'd have a solid chance of bruising or breaking a rib.
[ ouchies. ]
... You serve a god and cart around a part of him as a staff. [ If he sounds incredulous, it's because he is. ]
That's right. It only lasts a short time, but it can make the difference in battle. It's one of the most common spells for the fighters of my world to use.
[ ...hm. she has a lot to learn, then. she makes a mental note and gives ash a nod. ]
Yes. That's what all god-level items are - items created from the god's own body to serve a specific purpose. Like I said before, the staff is meant to amplify fire magic, though I was still learning to wield it properly when we were brought here.
... Yeah, that sounds familiar. Strength, speed, defence boosts. We have them but they only last a bit.
...
That's kinda weird. You're literally holding a piece of a person? Like. We have shit the goddess supposedly "left behind", but ... [ Huh. ] Wonder if they feel it when you smack someone around with it.
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I mean. Killing someone would be a sign. Avoid that. But also it's just knowng the force of the swing. If you're bringing your arms right up over your head, and using all your might when you swing down, then you'll do more damage than if you reign it in. But you're also swinging wilder, so you might not even hit what you wanna hit.
[ he shrugs. and then taps his axe against the ground. ]
Technically this is just a sharp thing on a stick. Tie it pretty tight and you'll be fine.
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Am I swinging too widely…? It would be easier if I could focus, but it’s hard to do that in the middle of battle… And I was never that great at last minute calculations.
[ brilith stares at the axe for a moment, as if considering the possibility, but eventually shakes her head. ]
I’m not sure it’s a good idea. Agni - the god I serve - he might be upset if I tried something like that. The staff is a part of him, so it’s a little personal.
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It leaves you open. Look-- [ he hitches up the axe and hefts it over his head ]-- if I'm swinging like this, my whole chest is just wide open. Jab me in my ribs and you'd have a solid chance of bruising or breaking a rib.
[ ouchies. ]
... You serve a god and cart around a part of him as a staff. [ If he sounds incredulous, it's because he is. ]
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[ ...hm. she has a lot to learn, then. she makes a mental note and gives ash a nod. ]
Yes. That's what all god-level items are - items created from the god's own body to serve a specific purpose. Like I said before, the staff is meant to amplify fire magic, though I was still learning to wield it properly when we were brought here.
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...
That's kinda weird. You're literally holding a piece of a person? Like. We have shit the goddess supposedly "left behind", but ... [ Huh. ] Wonder if they feel it when you smack someone around with it.
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she never thought about it like that ]
That... That's very possible.
[ hm ]
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[ smoOCH THE STAFF, BRILITH. ]
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...I suppose I could ask, when I see him again.
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[ DO. IT. ]
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Won't know until you do. That something worth keeping yourself alive for, no matter what?
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But if you're in it for the right reasons, then we'd better get on with it.