Swordmasters learn the value of a well-handled sword, training to demonstrate quickness and flash in a fight. Swordmasters often swagger a bit. Important Attributes: Dexterity and Charisma Racial Restrictions: Obsidiman Karma Ritual: To perform his Karma ritual, the Swordmaster fences against imaginary opponents. He fights the first few duels as silent, simple exercises. In the final duel of the ritual, the Swordmaster provides sound effects, acrobatic moves, and even swashbuckling dialogue. The ritual is completed when the last foe falls. Artisan Skills: Acting, Sculpture, Weapon Rune Carving

FIRST CIRCLE Talents Avoid Blow Karma Ritual Maneuver Melee Weapons Taunt Wound Balance SECOND CIRCLE Talents Durability Riposte Throwing Weapons THIRD CIRCLE Talents Heartening Laugh Missile Weapons FOURTH CIRCLE Karma: The Swordmaster may spend a Karma Point on any action using Dexterity only. Talents Thread Weaving (Blade Weaving) Trap Initiative FIFTH CIRCLE Karma: The Swordmaster may spend a Karma Point to increase the damage of any attack made with a sword. Talents Second Weapon Winning Smile SIXTH CIRCLE Social Defense: Increase the Swordmaster’s Social Defense by 1. Talents Disarm Speak Language SEVENTH CIRCLE Physical Defense: Increase the Swordmaster’s Physical Defense by 1. Talents Resist Taunt Second Attack EIGHTH CIRCLE Karma: The Swordmaster may spend a Karma Point on any action using Willpower only. Talents Anticipate Blow Engaging Banter