Ralf Valgard, the White Wolf
Dedicated
Varan Adventurer
Roleplay posts: 299 
Age: 25
Physical Description: An athletically-built man weighing 160 lbs and standing 6 feet high. He has fierce blue eyes set into a wolfish face. His dark brown hair is usually pulled back into a braid on the back of his head. Well-groomed facial hair, for which he is proud of, covers the bottom half of his face.
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Clothes and Equipment: Ralf's primary possessions include his Hirhanic Shield, Mariah's Dagger, his Ancestral Sword, and his Ki'Gar.
The Hirhanic Shield is able to absorb various forms of energy: physical, magical, or otherwise. He can release this energy in the form of shockwaves on command. This item was a gift from his friend Hirhan.
Mariah's Dagger was looted from Mariah's corpse in Aozora. The dagger is able to absorb magical energy from its victims.
Ralf's ancestral sword is of exquisite make; it is an ancient weapon forged in a forgotten age using a rare material. It has the potential to channel 'the Power of the Old Gods', but Ralf is oblivious to this and the weapon is never used.
Ralf's ki'gar, or 'kin garb', is blue with white borders. A white wolf's head is emblazoned in the center, with the family name "VALGARD" written across the bottom. He usually wears the garment as a scarf or cowl.
Currently Ralf carries a a two-handed battle-axe.
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Allegiances: His Family, Himself, His People - in that order
Registered: Jul 21, 2015 14:42:16 GMT -8
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Post by Ralf Valgard, the White Wolf on Mar 5, 2016 5:23:16 GMT -8
(OOC: This is an event that takes place in the past, several years ago, and so does not affect the Overworld in its current state. Dantess Visconti has agreed to 'critique' me on effective combat writing, and this is where we shall do it. It is more practice than anything, cause I have never done PvP.) The young swordsman, a man by the name of Dantess Visconti, would no doubt have to travel a long way to reach the northern realm of Asgeir. It was there, in the town of Wulfenheim, that he would find his employer: the one-handed jarl of Valland, Aesa Jojora. She would pay him well for his services. She had a son, no older than perhaps 16, by the name of Ralf Valgard. Ralf's father, Volrun, had died before Aesa gave birth, and so the young Ralf grew up without a father. Fearing Ralf's martial prowess would suffer without his father to train him, Aesa hired Dantess Visconti to train the boy, so that perhaps one day he could be an excellent swordsman as well. The children had scurried off, and the chickens scared away. The arena, which at that time sat just in front of Wulfenheim Hall, was large enough to accommodate Dantess and Ralf's sparring session. On one side stood Ubba, adviser to Aesa, and Aesa herself stood beside him. In front of those two stood Ralf, a young lad who wielded a practical steel sword. On the other end, Dantess would stand. Aesa spoke over to Dantess, "you may begin whenever you feel it is necessary. Train him, and you shall be greatly compensated." |
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Dantess Visconti
Committed
Roleplay posts: 77
Age: 34
Physical Description: Spiked black hair, a handsome face, cold blue eyes and a calculative stare.
Clothes and Equipment: Black and violet regalia of the highest caliber, and a silvery rapier at his left hip.
Registered: Feb 25, 2016 14:08:36 GMT -8
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Post by Dantess Visconti on Mar 10, 2016 19:11:39 GMT -8
Dantess entered the arena outside Wulfenheim Hall. This fine day, they would enjoy this space entirely to themselves with a minimal audience. He arrived looking sharp as always, his short black hair spiked back, youthful face beaming excitedly at his student for his opportunity to teach on a personal level for the second time and abroad for the first, following a successful training session back home at the Salle D'armes. Dantess, in his mid-twenties, appeared slightly young to appear in the teacher's role but made a most professional appearance, black but loose and frilly finery accentuating his athletic form while allowing a complete freedom of motion required of the training hall dress code.
"Ah, good morning to you! I am Dantess Visconti... and I shall do my best to provide you some practice today! How shall we begin? A quick bout, to get a feeling for your skill level?"
His smooth voice had a genuinely inviting and energetic quality to it, and he gave a graceful but shallow bow upon his introduction. His cool blue eyes burned with a passion for his chosen art, and he awaited his student's response with a smile.
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Ralf Valgard, the White Wolf
Dedicated
Varan Adventurer
Roleplay posts: 299
Age: 25
Physical Description: An athletically-built man weighing 160 lbs and standing 6 feet high. He has fierce blue eyes set into a wolfish face. His dark brown hair is usually pulled back into a braid on the back of his head. Well-groomed facial hair, for which he is proud of, covers the bottom half of his face.
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Clothes and Equipment: Ralf's primary possessions include his Hirhanic Shield, Mariah's Dagger, his Ancestral Sword, and his Ki'Gar.
The Hirhanic Shield is able to absorb various forms of energy: physical, magical, or otherwise. He can release this energy in the form of shockwaves on command. This item was a gift from his friend Hirhan.
Mariah's Dagger was looted from Mariah's corpse in Aozora. The dagger is able to absorb magical energy from its victims.
Ralf's ancestral sword is of exquisite make; it is an ancient weapon forged in a forgotten age using a rare material. It has the potential to channel 'the Power of the Old Gods', but Ralf is oblivious to this and the weapon is never used.
Ralf's ki'gar, or 'kin garb', is blue with white borders. A white wolf's head is emblazoned in the center, with the family name "VALGARD" written across the bottom. He usually wears the garment as a scarf or cowl.
Currently Ralf carries a a two-handed battle-axe.
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Allegiances: His Family, Himself, His People - in that order
Registered: Jul 21, 2015 14:42:16 GMT -8
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Post by Ralf Valgard, the White Wolf on Mar 11, 2016 15:16:21 GMT -8
( Dantess Visconti) Ralf looked at his opponent with come curiosity. He was a foreigner, there was no doubt, and like a foreigner he would have a very different approach to the Way of the Warrior. Nevertheless, Ralf - and practically all Varan - held a respect for any good warrior. "I don't think 'skill level' applies here, Dandy Dantess," Ralf joked, "I've been trained by an old man and a one-handed woman." Ubba and Aesa looked at Ralf in a scolding manner, but they nevertheless grinned at his joking. "But I'll show you what I know." Ralf held his sword in a defensive position, a low guard with his left foot forward, both hands on the hilt of the sword, and with the blade pointing almost upwards, but maintaining a diagonal slant towards Dantess. He was prepared for Dantess to make the first move, to gauge Visconti's speed and style. |
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Dantess Visconti
Committed
Roleplay posts: 77
Age: 34
Physical Description: Spiked black hair, a handsome face, cold blue eyes and a calculative stare.
Clothes and Equipment: Black and violet regalia of the highest caliber, and a silvery rapier at his left hip.
Registered: Feb 25, 2016 14:08:36 GMT -8
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Post by Dantess Visconti on Mar 14, 2016 13:12:28 GMT -8
A gentle-natured chuckle and a genuine smile were all he was offered, as once Ralf took his stance Dantess himself stepped up to the challenge, positioning himself before his training student with his right side contorted forwards. While not completely profiled, his body presented a slimmer target, and his sword mirrored the spirit of his opponent's stance. The swept-hilt sword, glinting in the sun, was held forward with its tip facing diagonally up at Ralf's chin in the moderate grip of his right glove, an effective deterrent from several paces away.
Yet when Dantess went to move, he didn't go right for Ralf--instead, he opted to begin walking in a casual circle that arced counter-clockwise around him.
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Ralf Valgard, the White Wolf
Dedicated
Varan Adventurer
Roleplay posts: 299
Age: 25
Physical Description: An athletically-built man weighing 160 lbs and standing 6 feet high. He has fierce blue eyes set into a wolfish face. His dark brown hair is usually pulled back into a braid on the back of his head. Well-groomed facial hair, for which he is proud of, covers the bottom half of his face.
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Clothes and Equipment: Ralf's primary possessions include his Hirhanic Shield, Mariah's Dagger, his Ancestral Sword, and his Ki'Gar.
The Hirhanic Shield is able to absorb various forms of energy: physical, magical, or otherwise. He can release this energy in the form of shockwaves on command. This item was a gift from his friend Hirhan.
Mariah's Dagger was looted from Mariah's corpse in Aozora. The dagger is able to absorb magical energy from its victims.
Ralf's ancestral sword is of exquisite make; it is an ancient weapon forged in a forgotten age using a rare material. It has the potential to channel 'the Power of the Old Gods', but Ralf is oblivious to this and the weapon is never used.
Ralf's ki'gar, or 'kin garb', is blue with white borders. A white wolf's head is emblazoned in the center, with the family name "VALGARD" written across the bottom. He usually wears the garment as a scarf or cowl.
Currently Ralf carries a a two-handed battle-axe.
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Allegiances: His Family, Himself, His People - in that order
Registered: Jul 21, 2015 14:42:16 GMT -8
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Post by Ralf Valgard, the White Wolf on Mar 17, 2016 15:21:58 GMT -8
(@dantess)
Ralf watched Dantess with intense focus. It was important that he present a suitable challenge to Dantess, even though Ralf himself was not exactly a well-trained fighter; Varan honor required it.
Dantess mirrored Ralf's own movements, and began walking in a counter-clockwise circle. He was waiting for Ralf to attack. Ralf too walked counter-clockwise like Dantess, but only a few paces. Ralf waited until the sun was shining in Dantess' eyes and then made his move.
Ralf dashed forward to get into range. He attacked with a light horizontal strike, aimed for the right side of Dantess' torso, just below the ribcage.
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Dantess Visconti
Committed
Roleplay posts: 77
Age: 34
Physical Description: Spiked black hair, a handsome face, cold blue eyes and a calculative stare.
Clothes and Equipment: Black and violet regalia of the highest caliber, and a silvery rapier at his left hip.
Registered: Feb 25, 2016 14:08:36 GMT -8
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Post by Dantess Visconti on Mar 20, 2016 13:29:16 GMT -8
Dantess suddenly stepped back, his blade raising from below to beat aside the incoming point-end of the longsword's right flat with an audible clang, hopefully sending the blade slightly astray of his right shoulder as he maintained distance. Dantess looked pleasantly surprised with his training partner's enthusiasm and lack of hesitation. The culture of Asgeir seemed fitting for a warrior society, in providing him a training partner who seemed naturally unafraid. Rarely did a beginner opt to attack first, as without a strong foundation of knowledge and practice, it would seem easier with a blade to stand one's ground. He did not counterattack, but offered the slightest chuckle, accompanying a warm and friendly smile. He'd maintain distance if Ralf pursued, though only to impart his choice words.
"Heh.. I was going to say, always imagine a circle around yourself, first. In this case, the one which I began."
And should he be given the opportunity, he'd gesture with the point of his sword where his footsteps were just before--the circumference of a circle around Ralf.
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Ralf Valgard, the White Wolf
Dedicated
Varan Adventurer
Roleplay posts: 299
Age: 25
Physical Description: An athletically-built man weighing 160 lbs and standing 6 feet high. He has fierce blue eyes set into a wolfish face. His dark brown hair is usually pulled back into a braid on the back of his head. Well-groomed facial hair, for which he is proud of, covers the bottom half of his face.
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Clothes and Equipment: Ralf's primary possessions include his Hirhanic Shield, Mariah's Dagger, his Ancestral Sword, and his Ki'Gar.
The Hirhanic Shield is able to absorb various forms of energy: physical, magical, or otherwise. He can release this energy in the form of shockwaves on command. This item was a gift from his friend Hirhan.
Mariah's Dagger was looted from Mariah's corpse in Aozora. The dagger is able to absorb magical energy from its victims.
Ralf's ancestral sword is of exquisite make; it is an ancient weapon forged in a forgotten age using a rare material. It has the potential to channel 'the Power of the Old Gods', but Ralf is oblivious to this and the weapon is never used.
Ralf's ki'gar, or 'kin garb', is blue with white borders. A white wolf's head is emblazoned in the center, with the family name "VALGARD" written across the bottom. He usually wears the garment as a scarf or cowl.
Currently Ralf carries a a two-handed battle-axe.
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Allegiances: His Family, Himself, His People - in that order
Registered: Jul 21, 2015 14:42:16 GMT -8
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Post by Ralf Valgard, the White Wolf on Mar 21, 2016 14:20:02 GMT -8
Ralf's feigned attack met a deflection, but one he expected.
Ralf was an experienced young man when it came to survival in his lands, but as far as being an experienced fighter, he was rather naive. But, he was one who wanted to learn, and so he stepped back and lowered his blade to a non-fighting position. "If you wish to talk of circles, Dandy Dantess," Ralf said, nagging him with the name, "perhaps we should have hired you to educate the young'ns."
Ralf twirled his sword in circles as he cast a friendly grin in Dantess' direction. After a moment he stopped spinning the sword and entered his previous guard once more, about six feet from Dantess. "But I shall play your game, for you are the teacher." Ralf nodded at the footprints, "circles, yes I get it, now go on."
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