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[noblegarnet]

[Ferran has had some thoughts about the fallout of the Circle's experiments, and how he wouldn't have been able to do much to help that night even if he hadn't been occupied with something else. He's lucky that neither of his bonds were hurt in any lasting way, but... what about the next time danger shows up? Is he just supposed to cower at home and wait because fairies are a fragile species, especially against the Cwyld? It doesn't feel right to him.]

I'm looking for some suggestions on learning to fight. Long-range, if at all possible. I can't use magic, and none of the powers I have access to can be used offensively.

[He'll get some ideas on that later, but it's not really a weapon, per se.]

I was thinking about archery, but I don't know how easy it would be to pull a bow out in an emergency or anything. Do they have collapsible bows here? [Better not ramble too much on his thoughts, though.]

I'm basically a beginner with any kind of weapon, but I'm willing to put in the work. If anyone has ideas or can point me to somewhere I can learn, I'd appreciate it.

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[darkestbefore]

[ Gasp! Something she can actually help with! ]

I can help you learn archery, if that's what you wish to try? It's a good place to start, especially if you're not familiar with weapons in general. I started the same way.

[noblegarnet]

It can't hurt to give it a shot, at least.

[Like he'd say no to an opportunity to spend time with Yona.]

How long ago did you start? [Her skill was pretty impressive in that dream, and it's part of what drew him to the idea.]

[darkestbefore]

[ She has to stop and think about that a moment. ]

About a year before I arrived here, so going on two years now, I believe.

I've had an unfortunate amount of opportunities to practice, however.

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[prettyrocks]

you could get a crossbow!
I think they make real little ones you can use one handed.

oh oh oh
you could get two crossbows! one for each hand!

[noblegarnet]

I think even with a small crossbow, I'd have trouble carrying two around.

[One would be plenty, surely...]

It's a thought, though. Have you used one before?

[prettyrocks]

okay yeah maybe two would be overkill.

no, I've always had magic, so I never really used weapons. if I ever needed a weapon, I could just hit somebody with my staff.
and besides, I traveled with other people who did have weapons.
the smartest thing an adventurer can do is to pair up with someone who can cover their weaknesses.

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[discarding]

you have no ability to use magic, but you don’t know how to fight? ha ha that suckssss.

[midousuji you are basically in the exact same boat]

i guess you’re a monster, then.

[noblegarnet]

I'm a Fae. As far as I can tell, we're not made for fighting.

[It sure does suck. That's why he's trying to remedy it, thanks!! Like honestly, what is a moth supposed to do. Flutter in someone's face? He doesn't even get claws like most monsters.]

Any suggestions?

[discarding]

[wing dust in the eyes of your enemies!!!]

Oooh lucky you, that’s one of the good ones.

lol what? no, I just got here, I only know a little bit about monsters. but if I were to guess, can’t you drive people to madness and stuff or something? that’s way more useful than a crossbow.

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[whomthebelltolls]

The Forge. Percival is a weaponsmith - and he knows guns and other firearms. They're more compact and easier to carry than bows, and can be made for a variety of ranges, powers, and firing styles... and Percival is a Witch who can enchant it or the ammunition for different uses.

[noblegarnet]

[Guns... he'd wondered if they were commonplace here, but there's something about them that seems too much to him. It's one thing to have experience with a blade and crystal monsters that aren't sentient, and another to shoot something that was at least once alive with a firearm. Not that he doesn't need to get past that reluctance if he's going to fight at all, but...

What he doesn't realize is that the Fae part of him rebels against the idea of a weapon so far removed from nature. Still, he's not completely overtaken by the feeling—he can at least look into the idea. Different kinds of ammunition could open up some opportunities. He has to take stock of all his options.]

I'm guessing he would know more about how to train with them. The Forge is outside the walls, right? [The idea of heading to the outer city is still a bit intimidating to him, but the last month has proven that the inside isn't as safe from the Cwyld as he'd initially hoped. He just has to be careful, is all...]

It sounds like you have a lot of experience.

[nau]

Get a rifle. They're not too hard to learn how to use.

But you should learn how to fight when things are close to you, too. Shooting at something close to you isn't always as easy as you think it is, and sometimes it's better not to make that much noise.

[Bows would be more quiet, yes, but he thinks it would also be more difficult to aim at something when it's in stabbing range with a bow.]

[noblegarnet]

Right, I'm sure it's hard to find a firearm that doesn't make a lot of sound.

[... unless he illusions away the sound? Could he do that? Hm.]

My hope would be to avoid getting close to anything dangerous and putting distance between us if I do, but I know you're right.

[But consider: using an arrow to stab?]

Maybe I could get a knife, just in case. It would have to be one without iron, though.

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[sonnestark]

[Being forced to take it easy and recover means that Karin has plenty of time to while away prodding at her watch when she's tired of reading or sleeping. Seeing a familiar name pop up is more than enough to catch her interest, but the message's content strikes a chord with her, as well.]

I could teach you to use a firearm properly, or whatever passes for them here. This place isn't so different from where I come from, at least as far as time period, but... I do think firearms should be a last resort.

I know you're more interested in long-range, but if you ever have an interest in fencing, I could teach you a few tricks. It's a useful way to hone your reflexes. That's more important than a lot of people give it credit for.

[noblegarnet]

[Oh, it's Karin. She's probably bored, isn't she? He'll have to bring her some snacks later, maybe some company, if her Cwyld infection is on the way out. He can't be too careful...]

Thank you for the offer. I don't know that I'm really suited for fencing [read: the man who ruined his life apparently used a rapier and he has no desire to go near a weapon like that ever] but I'm sure there's a lot I could learn from you, anyway.

I kind of agree about firearms. As effective as they are, I don't know that I want to use one myself. But it's too important to look at all the options to just dismiss them. I don't know...

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[chaoticbeauty]

It would still do you some good to learn a bit of hand to hand combat as a fallback should all else fail. I would not be able to assist you this month, but I could start next month. Learning at least some quick self defense evasive moves could be beneficial, either way.

[ She's been a little... distracted after everything. So, she'll apologize once she realizes it's Ferran. ]

[noblegarnet]

[Look, after all of that mess, the last thing he could possibly do is judge anyone for being out of sorts. His name isn't attached to his post, either, so she'd be forgiven for that too. They'll figure it out.]

You're not wrong... Even if I do carry around a weapon, there's no guarantee I'd always have access to it. I don't have a lot of physical strength, either, so it's not like I could just overpower someone. I don't think Fae are suited for brute force.

I'd like to take you up on your offer, whenever you're free. Are you recovering from things [yeah, things, let's put it that way] with the Circle?

[inlikethebrume]

I have experience with a gun if you are interested in learning how to shoot. Bows are unfortunately out of my expertise and the only other matter I can assist with is swords.

[noblegarnet]

Thank you for the offer. I'll have to give it some thought, though.

[Cool, that's like the two things he's realized he's most opposed to... One for trauma and range reasons, one for his general distaste for violence and the Fae nature that's been influencing him more than he realizes.

That doesn't mean there's nothing he could learn from her, though. If nothing else, he can gather information.]

Have you used your gun often since you've been here?

[justabaddream]

I'd like to learn too.

[Asriel was the victim of various experiments, almost killed... learning how to defend himself wouldn't be a bad idea.]

I wanna learn how to defend myself.

[noblegarnet]

Better to be prepared, right?

[Ferran wonders if this person was also affected by the cult's awful practices. He'd hope not, but he knows better.]

Do you have any ideas on what you'd like to focus on? [Ferran may not be able to do much teaching himself at this stage, but if nothing else he can help with brainstorming and finding resources.]

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[weatherscience]

I'm not an expert on anything but a bo staff, but I've seen our sharpshooter practice enough that I think I could give some pointers on that, if you want... he mostly uses slings of different kinds.

[noblegarnet]

Slings, huh? I don't think I've seen them used in actual fights before.

[Seems kind of rudimentary to Ferran, but they probably exist for a reason that isn't, like, children playing around.]

Has he been able to fend off a lot with it?

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[quickwhip]

Why do you want to learn how to fight?

[noblegarnet]

Protection, mostly. I don't mind teaming up with people and helping before and after the fact, but I'd rather not be forced to completely rely on others every time danger shows up.