(01-08-2015, 05:28 PM)Coatleque Wrote:(01-08-2015, 05:18 PM)Aya Wrote: Aya's is more thematic than realistic or practical Its meant to play upon her one true talent of dancing, and her overall gifted athleticism and grace. She does rely upon some very real principles of pole-arm fighting, especially range and leverage, to overcome some of the inherent disadvantages she has in terms of bulk, pure strength, and experience.Â
No matter how talented a knife or short-sword wielding opponent may be, he would have to cover a lot of dangerous ground to get past an Aya-wielded pole-arm!
They may have the reach, but Aya has flexibility.
Damn it, I got the two threads confused again!
Do I have to repeat myself from earlier? They're compatible.
"But in the laugh there was another voice. A clearer laugh, an ironic laugh. A laugh which laughs because it chooses not to weep."