Mark Renner (Aug 10, 2011 3:46:45 PM)
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Gabby Girl (Aug 10, 2011 3:47:02 PM)
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CLF (Aug 10, 2011 3:48:37 PM)
(ninja huh?)
Mark Renner (Aug 10, 2011 3:49:26 PM)
*Morning was fast approaching and Mark was walking tiredly towards the training grounds. He had to get up an hour earlier so that he could make the run out here. As he reached the grounds he turned towards the east and waited for CLF to make his arrival. It was never good to let the teacher arrive first. Something his own students rarely ever got*
CLF (Aug 10, 2011 3:51:18 PM)
*the elder waited for Mark to arrive it was crack of ass in the morning the sun had yet rose, yet the elder was dressed in white linen pants and had on a white loosely buttoned shirt, hair freshly washed pair of sandals on his feet looking all zen.. As Mark was looking around for the teacher to arrive he would see the elder seemingly strolling towards him the two practice weapons in hand..*
Mark Renner (Aug 10, 2011 3:54:58 PM)
*Already warm even before the sun rose just made the day even more oppressive. The run out had his sweating already his shirt a tightly fit underarmour shirt that would prevent the practice weapon getting snagged on some lose fitting clothing while he was trying to learn these speciallized techinques. He turned and watched CLF's approach and when he was within speaking distance and not yelling distance he greeted the elder* Good morning CLF-Ryha
CLF (Aug 10, 2011 3:55:36 PM)
Morning how are you today?
CLF (Aug 10, 2011 3:56:22 PM)
*The elder seemed to smile as if all was right with the world and he set the practice weapons on the ground.. He turned to stand side by side with mark so they where both faceing the east.. He waited for mark to answer but he continued to watch the horizon*
Mark Renner (Aug 10, 2011 3:58:00 PM)
*looked at him a half grin forming on his lips* I am just peachy, I always enjoy being up before the sun and getting my run in before the heat can wear ya down. *okay maybe there was a little sarcasm in there but not a lot. He faced the east and became quiet after answering he was observing the elder too watching the ritual, it couldn't be much different then greeting the moon but for some reason mark didn't think it would be that easy.*
CLF (Aug 10, 2011 4:04:56 PM)
*He spoke to mark as he waited* it is important to do this every morning it helps us sence the wyrm in any inviorment and pin point it.. It is important to know where the enemy lurkes, and any aid in locating it is some thing we can never have enough of.. As a warrior surely you can see the importance of such a thing yes?
Mark Renner (Aug 10, 2011 4:07:55 PM)
I can understand the importance of knowing where the Wyrm is at yes. Though it's a gift that has escaped my capabilities that doesn't mean that it is any less important to perform these sacred rituals. Failing to perform them allows them to escape our memories and then we are not able to pass them on to others or even our children because we have forgotten. Too many things have been forgotten and we may never know what the ramifications of those losses will be until the final days.
CLF (Aug 10, 2011 4:11:48 PM)
*He responded to Mark as he shifted up to his crinos form such brilliant white silvery fur.. His head tilted upwards as if he was getting ready to howl..*
Mark Renner (Aug 10, 2011 4:16:58 PM)
*Mark watched the Fang shift up and he allowed his body to transform also. For that's what it was now with his control over his ability to shift improving greatly he simply just retracted the restraint and allowed his body to shift into his perfered fighting form. Some liked hispo for it's ability to deliver devistating bites. Though Mark much perfered the use of weapons he was not without his capabilities in hispo too. His mighty two handed Axe sprung into hand when he shifted the steel blade gleaming in the pre-dawn light, it was obvious that Mark tended these weapons with great care and ensured that they were well maintained and would last him for many years to come. Across his chest was Fenrir Fury resting in his sheath, the bone handle easily with the grasp of his right hand so that it could be brought to bear on his enemies quickly. His head tilted back and he took in a deep breath waiting to follow the Fands lead*
CLF (Aug 10, 2011 4:26:47 PM)
*The elders "song" was sung so elligantly in the crinos tounge that it welcomed helios and the dawn with each falling breath.. The sound and the mix of the words in his crino tounge howled loud and brilliant seemed to actulay vibrate the large warrior like chest and offer such RAW emotion to what one would think would sound rather gentle perhaps in the homid tounge*The grey begins to fade, As colour creeps from leaf to limb. The light is slowly seeping up, From beneath gaias curved rim. The sky blue strengthens slowly, Glazed with hues of orange and red. Slowly as gaia revolves, Helios lifts up his head. Colours shimmer in the light, And shapes begin to unveil. The trees and flowers separate, With the dawn light rosy and pale. Helios climbs higher in the sky. It's light shimmering and warm. All things Cleansed and Tainted alike are now clearly seen. A new day has been born.
Mark Renner (Aug 10, 2011 4:28:49 PM)
*Mark after the Elder had finished simply let out a purely primal howl that echoed across the bawn and probably would have woken a few of the residents with it's intensity though they would quickly realize it wasn't a call to arms but simply the joy of living.*
CLF (Aug 10, 2011 4:31:12 PM)
(make your roll to learn the ritual)
Mark Renner (Aug 10, 2011 4:31:31 PM)
[10-int right?]
Mark Renner (Aug 10, 2011 4:32:24 PM)
[ it's Int+Rituals diff is 10-int correct? ]
CLF (Aug 10, 2011 4:33:01 PM)
(yes)
Mark Renner (Aug 10, 2011 4:33:15 PM)
08/10/11 20:33:08 Mark Renner rolls 6 dice vs. diff of 7 to Int+Rituals to learn Greet the Sun: 4, 2, 2, 8, 6, 10 : 2 successes
CLF (Aug 10, 2011 4:37:52 PM)
08/10/11 20:37:42 Gabby Girl rolls 15 dice vs. diff of 6 to Witness Greet Sun learning by mark 2 suxxs: 1, 9, 6, 10, 10, 10, 5, 4, 9, 4, 9, 2, 3, 10, 2, 2, 6, 8, 5 ,W : 10 successes (10s Rerolled)
CLF (Aug 10, 2011 4:40:20 PM)
*so it seemed CLF had a easier time teaching Mark the ritual then he has had in the past teaching others the ritual.. He would then move to pick up the practice weapons after both his and marks howls died down and the sun rose up..*
Mark Renner (Aug 10, 2011 4:43:13 PM)
*Mark moved over to place his two headed axe on a rack so that it would not be on the ground and the blades were positions so that they would be able to watch the pair and the sun as it continued its rise into the morning sky. Mark then removed Fenris Fury and the kevlar body armor he had dedicated to his crinos form and placed them on a bench. Fenris Fury atop the armor. He then picked up the practice weapon feelings it's weight in his hands.*
CLF (Aug 10, 2011 4:43:33 PM)
*When he had the weapons in hand he offered one to mark* It is not a hard thing to do is it? Respecting the spirits in such a fashion? Yet it is like you mentioned a ritual passed down through the ages from our ancestors and I have met many whom have not known how to preform it.
Mark Renner (Aug 10, 2011 4:47:18 PM)
*nods his head as he took the weapon* The young have many things to learn and some of these require them to prioritize things unfortunately some neglect their studies of rituals feeling that they are simply here to fight and what does it matter if they know a particular ritual. We have all been there and with age comes wisdom that youthfulness clouds and our path changes course from front line fighter to that of battle leader or teacher.
CLF (Aug 10, 2011 4:52:51 PM)
*He smiled at mark listening to him.. As he held the other weapon in his hand he asked* are you calling me Old and flowering it up with compliments to my wisdom? *He said it with a humerous sound to his voice and before Mark could answer he responded* by garou standards I would guess im older then most.. *He motioned to the weapon in marks hand* Klaive dueling has many different manuvers that are some what off kelter from normal melee attacks. These things take a great deal of practice. As such sparing is essensial to learning but so is practicing the manuvers in a sort of kata(sp?) fashion.
Mark Renner (Aug 10, 2011 4:57:39 PM)
*grinning* Well you are older then me so therefore wiser... *he took the blade in his hand and spun it, testing it for balance and getting a feel for the weapon. He inspected almost every inch of the weapon, even though it was a practice blade he still afforded it a level of attention.* By Garou standards I am young and still getting my feet wet, but because of my deeds I have risen to rank because I am not afraid to put myself on the line to protect those I care about and the things I care about. *he turned and looked at the teacher and listened to him* I can understand that, while you practice the actual maneuver by yourself it allows you to perfect it's form but there is not better testing of ability then to learn from actually sparing or fighting with someone.
CLF (Aug 10, 2011 5:02:31 PM)
*He looked at Mark* that is a 50/50 one swing, remember when you practice alone you and the weapon become one, there is just you and.. *He motioned to the weapon he himself was holding which was also a practice klaive* the weapon, which should be a extension of yourself. It is of the utmost importance when doing this sort of training that you spend a great deal of time with you and the weapon alone. *he then nodded towards marks fetishes* there is a special bond between the garou who wileds a weapon which holds a spirit.. A klaive after all is a fetish it holds a spirit whom is bond to it and you must keep that in mind when practicing these manuvers.
CLF (Aug 10, 2011 5:06:55 PM)
Even though you are practing with a practice blade which has no spirit inside, the object of this training is that one day it will or one day you will hold one, and you will want to bring that spirit glory, honor and wisdom when you use it. You practice now so that when that day comes you are ready for it, mind body and spirit all one even if your spirit and the spirit in the weapon are seperate spirits but must be united as one.. Focus on the enemys later in the training, for now focus on the moves and the meaning behind them the different spirits you may honor in the future with the knowledge of them, and the duties you will be able to preform in the name of gaia and your tribe with the wisdom you will gain in this training.
Mark Renner (Aug 10, 2011 5:07:14 PM)
*nods his head* I understand. Though what truely makes a Klaive a Klaive? I have heard many stories of various Garou wielding Klaives and they are always described differently in each story as if there is not true mold for what makes a Klaive. By some definations Fenris Fury over there should be considered a Klaive because of the Gift bestowed upon him by King Zorak and his court. *though the practice weapon was smaller then Well Fed Glory it was still larger then Fenris Fury and would require some getting used to just to work out the nuiances of wielding it*
Mark Renner (Aug 10, 2011 5:08:06 PM)
Some are described as large two handed weapons made of silver that slice through an enemy in a single blow. Others have been described as daggers....
CLF (Aug 10, 2011 5:12:46 PM)
*He looked at Mark* it is true, some are described as large and others as small, some are made for leadership others for war, some have multiple spirits in them others have a single spirit in them.. There are many different variations of klaives, Some can only be passed by blood line, others by tribe.
CLF (Aug 10, 2011 5:16:18 PM)
(i nmeed to step away for like 15 minutes want to finish later? my dinner is done and im hungry!)
Mark Renner (Aug 10, 2011 5:16:35 PM)
(that's cool this isn't something pressing lol)
CLF (Aug 10, 2011 5:16:45 PM)
(lol! awesome!)
Mark Renner (Aug 10, 2011 5:16:54 PM)
It sounds as if there is no true answer on what really makes a Klaive a Klaive. *holding his hand stalling the elders response* It's not meant to belittle or demean a Klaive or it's wielder simply a statement that if a weapon has a spirit bound to it and is made of silver then it could techniquely be called a Klaive. *motioning to Fenris Fury* He has but one spirit inside of him and old spirit which has seen many Garou hold him and until just recently he was lost to the nation. In the short time I have been honored to carry him I have seen him upgraded.
CLF (Aug 10, 2011 5:50:47 PM)
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Mark Renner (Aug 10, 2011 6:05:59 PM)
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Mark Renner (Aug 10, 2011 6:22:42 PM)
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