[Tasad R'rowl]

Tasad, did as Icewind instructed and moved accordingly as the elf shouted which way the attack was coming from. The wooden lead filled gladius moving as quickly as the muscular lionoid could move it without throwing himself off balance or over-extending his reach.

After an half-hour of such an exercies Icewind called a halt and allowed Tasad to get water, and rest for a few moments. When the katta had rested the elf said," “We will now cover the basic thrust. Step forward and drive your sword point through the target, straight as an arrow. This is called the ‘flechette’ which means ‘arrow’. Drive straight in, twist the blade to open the wound, then pull back. Always aim first for a vital area like central mass of the body, throat, and face. In battle you may not always be able to do so, and so striking anywhere upon your enemy will suffice until you can get a killing blow. With the gladius striking in this way will be your main way to dispatch your enemies, as slashing is usually not very effective in the type of enemies that you will meet as heavy infantry, meaning that they are as heavily armoured as you are. Now, step up to the post and strike as I call the count."

Icewind waited until Tasad had assumed a fighting stance and then started the count, watching as the katta struck the post.