Elven and human training grounds

Celovar can be seen gathering some off duty Akh'Velar, and some of the refugees that he was training before with Karovir for some exercises. They are seen just outside, or inside of Myth Dranor armed with wooden swords. Among them in a young human girl and a small human child whom also have smaller wooden blades. He begins working with them on form and doing drills with them about sparring. During pauses he would bring them to the merchant hall and draw up strategy's and evasive maneuvers using chalk. He is particularly strict when teaching others and not very encouraging, but he does not demean anyone from trying.

// Open Rp form

Orren will ask to participate in thr drills

As long as you listen to the drills and do not disturb it you are welcome. Now come stand over here.

He would guide the farmer to a place across from another warrior and help and spar with him.

Celovar would soon find out that most of the Militia he and Karovir trained, are now in Shadowdale.
A few remain but the bulk fought in the reclamation of the dale and decided to return to Shadowdale.

About a score of the original Militia remained. Those who chose to return to the Lathander Farms after the fighting was done.

But he would also some new faces who seems to be interested in learning to defend themselves.

Orren will follow Celovar's instruction providing an example of diligence and discipline.

Orren will participate in the drills and training. After he will provide basic first aid training. For those with the apptitude he will also provide training in combat casting as well as concentration drills. He will also continue with his duties at the shrine and the fields.

Ahri comes to the training grounds one morning, wearing a padded shirt, close fitting breeches, boots and vambraces to protect her hands. The padded shirt wasn't armor, just a little extra something to protect her. It was harder to move in though than her robes, and she didn't find it comfortable.

She was slender, and pretty, the training gear gave one a better look at her body. She was fit, and she had some curves. Seeming out of place, she would just stand and watch until Celovar or one of the others handed her a weapon and a partner.

She felt like a fish out of water here. It wasn't so different than the practice bouts with other spellcasters, but she had no magic to protect her, and it made her feel naked and vulnerable.

The next morning after speaking with Ahri, Celovar would set her down during one of the days he explains combat to the others. He would call for a rare day without combat and take the time to answer questions after his speech on combat.

The way of the sword is not easy. One does not simply pick up a blade and understand all of the forms of battle. Tactics aside, the blade and other tools are a form of expression. Perfecting these forms is difficult and takes much time. It is an art form similar to painting a picture, or writing a poem. It takes time, discipline, study, and dedication. The fluid of your motions can be just as important as the strength of your arm. Every part of the blade matters.

He would draw one of his own blades holding two fingers in the center of the flat showing off the balance.

Size, weight, and most of all balance are important to the blade. The balance is not only important to the blade, but to your body. I do not merely mean the placement of your feet, the entirety of your body is important to align in battle. Each muscle moves a different way based on his your body positions itself. It is important to recognize the values of ones weight and proportions in addition to the proportions of ones weapon. I am sure you have noticed the difference of someone just picking up a blade and a good swordsmen's movements, hand placement, and efficiency with it.

You must think of the blade as an extension of ones self, not just a tool. And as a part of ones self you must be willing to accept that the blade never draws itself and that you must be able to live with whatever choices you make while wielding the blade. Now everyone up, we are going to work on balance.

He proceeds to work on various exercises that are quite tiring regarding balance.

For the first few exercises, Ahri would probably tumble over almost comically, finding it hard to get her balance. As the day progressed, she found it easier and easier. She wasn't perfect, in fact, she was far from it, wobbling every now and then. She was getting the hang of it though.

Of course, there were times she would still fall, but she'd just huff and get back up, rather than quit.

Celovar would take the time to help anyone struggling, including Ahri by adjusting body parts and the like. With Ahri he would adjust her posture with his hands on her hips.

*Eilcaryn would catch word of the training area and wander over, carrying a lockbox with her. She would set it down and wait patiently for someone to talk to her before doing anything, just standing next to her supplies.*

Missy the small Teifling in white robes sporting a white bandana with the symbol of Lathander would finally end up coming across the training ground, spotting Eilcaryn waiting by the side lines she would walk upto her and offer a small shy smile and polite nod of her head. "A.. are you here for the training too?"

*Opon seeing the Lathander symbols she smiles widely and nods to her* Yes I am miss. Are you the nurse for the trainies here? I was wonering where I can set up my things. *she motions to the box* I also require a wooden sword, I do not believe it will be looked opon kindly for me to use my real arms.

Missy would smile at the warm greeting, seeming to relax. "Oh Im new here my self, but yes, I was hoping I might be able to offer some help and healing, maybe improve on my self defence and martial arts, I'm Missy, Missy Ashby, Novice Sister of the Sunsoul Monks."

*She nods* Eilcaryn Moonshadow, at your service. I trained with Knights of the Golden Cup before coming here, and stayed with their monk order, The Yellow Rose. I passed by here last year but I didnt stay long. Will you help me set up, if you would be so kind? I have a tent and medical kits, and I just need to fetch a bucket of water with a laddle.

Celovar would approach the pair and nod to them.


My name is Celovar and this is a training ground I am running. I can get you wooden swords to train with. If you have any need of other things feel free to let me know. You are not required to do any and all of the exercises but if you are disturbing the others whom are partaking then you will be forced to leave. That being said enjoy your time here and try your best. I understand we have many novices among us and that many of us are not seasoned warriors.

Missy would look to Cel and nod softly. "Understood and thankyou, if my healing can be of any service, just ask." Missy would say softly before setting herself the task of setting up the tent as ask to do.

Celovar would look her over and then direct her to an area where she could set it up.

If any are wounded they can come over to yourself for aid. I do hope that you will participate in such.

Thank you very much... kin.  *smiles lightly*  Despite my previous training, I feel I have much to learn and will complete your exercises with every ounce of my spirit.  *She states in a over exaggerated way, although it seems to be genuine.  She then goes to the designated area and sets up the tent with Missy.*

*All the contents of tent seem to be used, yet in excelent condition.  The small tent is set up and Eilcaryn finds a couple chairs and table to set in it.  Water and triage kits are set up incase of emergency.  The last thing set up would be a small banner with the crest of a moon shrouded in clouds.  The tent would be big enough for a couple people at a time.  Eilcaryn would invite any that ask to rest in it*

Ahri would look back at Celovar with a brow raised when he put his hands on her hips, though she doesn't say anything at the moment and lets him adjust her balance to where she can hold it. To no surprise of her's, she finds it easier to keep her balance. Celovar knew his way around the blade and the exercises that were used to train others.

*Watches Celovar help ahri and then turns to missy*  Well then, shall we get started?  *Eilcaryn would go with missy, or by herself if she declined, to get a practice sword and shield and watch some of the remaining others fight, before asking missy if she wanted to spar, or ask a few of the others the same*

If Eilcaryn approaches Ahri, she would be more than happy to try to give her a bout. It is woefully obvious that this was her first time wielding a melee weapon that wasn't a quarterstaff. During the bout she would probably swing quite clumsily, and miss and her distance and footwork would be off. She tried to think if how she had seen others fight when it came to swordplay. Unfortunately, emulating their skills wasn't going to be quite possible without the basic techniques.

Though, despite most likely being bruised and battered, Ahri doesn't seem frustrated or angry. More often than not she laughs at her silly mistakes and asks Celovar what she could do better.