Corvhins Bonfire! (Out of the Dorms)

[Guest]

*gapes at Hiarth*

*nods and moves hands around on the pommel... then switches them around... then decides against it and switches them again*

 

True cross? *mumbles* bloody buttered onions...

 

*holds sword at the correct position; determined, focused on Cor*

[Wren of the Brown]

You are always moving in a fight. If you are stationary, you are already dead though you may yet breathe.

[Guest]

*Quirks half a smile and starts moving around Cor in a circle, still holding the sword at the same position*

[Wren of the Brown]

Dominant hand beneath the quillons! Dominant hand beneath the quillons!

[Guest]

*eyes goes wide for a second*

 

*switches hands quickly*

[Wren of the Brown]

Footwork! Horse stance! Center of gravity in your (lovely) hips! Never cross your feet, you'll end up on your tuckus.

 

And maintain your body on the ball of your feet, not the heels! And shuffle! Your leading foot moves and the other follows. This is a half step. Only move like a normal gait in a pass if and only if you have a good reason to close distance. Distance is commitment!

[Wren of the Brown]

*lights up a tobacc pipe*

[Guest]

*blushes*

Horse stance? ... *mumbles* ashes...

 

Wouldn't my dominant hand then hold the blade?

 

*moves awkwardly, trying not to cross feet* hoooowww is this effective?

[Wren of the Brown]

No, it would not mean your hand grips the blade, though there are scenarios for such things. You grip beneath the quillons so that your thumb can press upright against the flat of the blade in the ricasso. This is anatomical in nature - your erect thumb creates a ninety degree angle in your wrist against the blade. This gives you a stronger grip.

 

By shuffling, you approach cautiously. If you were to advance in a passing step, you would be advancing uncautiously, or perhaps boldly.

[Guest]

*softly* Light, I'm going to be eaten alive...

[Wren of the Brown]

Bob has already been fed. You have nothing to fear in that regard.

 

And we train with wasters so that you learn from your mistakes, not die from them.

[Guest]

Bob? *raises eyebrows* I keep hearing of this Bob...

 

*nods*

[Wren of the Brown]

Basic stances of German longsword! Learn them! Love them! Live by them!

 

http://www.thearma.org/essays/StancesIntro.htm

[Wren of the Brown]

Corvhin! Were you paying attention? Pay attention!

 

The Warders will make your life hell! I'm only a swishy bookworm.

[Guest]

Oh! And,

 

*Swiftly turns toward Hiarth and bows elegantly* It is nice to meet you, Sir.

 

*turns back and goes into the Plow stance, with a sharp eye on Cor*

[Wren of the Brown]

An honor, certainly. :)

 

My favorite stance is the Fool. From there, you can bind their blade, step, and give two progressive smacks to either side of the head.

 

Or the base of their skull if you're feeling ambitious.

[Guest]

I see...

 

I'll have to practice- ... I have a lot of learning to do.

[Sooh]

*watches the commotion from next to the fire, sips punch and giggles a little*

 

Besie is going to be a great addition to the Tower... *nods*

 

A great addition indeed...

 

 

 

Chae? Where have you been hiding Cor? I've barely seen him! He seems all taken with you!

[Wren of the Brown]

*snerks a mighty snerk*

 

He is mos definitely taken!

[Guest]

i remember seeing in the red quarters where i was waxing him ... then ... yeah ... he must have disappeared

 

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Sooh, what about a man hunt ? *giggles*

[Guest]

  On 5/23/2015 at 11:20 AM, Hiarthbeorn said:

*snerks a mighty snerk*

 

He is mos definitely taken!

did i hear a snerk ?

 

or was it a noise of pain because Besie managed to land a nice hit ... i wonder

[Sooh]

Man hunt! 

 

You have the BEST suggestion Chae!

[Guest]

what would we need for the baits ? booze ? steaks ?

 

pink plastic swords ?

[Sooh]

Steak does have a pretty powerful scent that might work perfectly... Let's go with that... 

 

*prepares a couple*

[Guest]

*channels a big plate of chips and a couple of bottles of scotch*

 

what about digging some traps around the buffet ?