shepherd_prince: (Sigh)
Prince Chrom ([personal profile] shepherd_prince) wrote in [community profile] melodiesoflife2016-10-17 12:47 pm

Tranquil as a Forest, But on Fire! ...Just on fire.

WHO: Chrom, his new band of 'Shepherds', OPEN
WHAT: Now that there's a new team working together for the sake of the greater good, their first task is to beat the shit out of each other gather and spar, to better learn the skills, strengths, and weaknesses of their future allies on the battlefield. There may be shenanigans, there may not. But there will definitely be friendships of at least C-Rank by the end of this session.
WHEN: October 18th, 8 a.m.
WHERE: Training Hall
NOTES: Feel free to tag as many (or as few) sparring partners as you like. Chrom will be watching to take note of which people work best together for future reference. If you want him to come by and give feedback after a session, feel free to say so at the end of the spar!


The largest room of the training center had been specially reserved for Chrom and his assembled team. Kulevi was hovering just outside the front doors to direct Heroes to the proper location, advising them to stop by the armory if they needed to pick up any equipment for the training session. There weren't any refreshments, not yet, but Kulevi hinted that there might be sandwiches and punch once they concluded their sparring with one another.

Once everyone had arrived, Chrom greeted them with a smile. "I'm glad so many of you were able to attend. Given the warning we received a few days ago, I plan to have us conclude well before the appointed time if you wish to act upon that anonymous tip. In the meantime, let us begin." He produced a small tin can that rattled in his hand. "Inside are pairs of marbles with matching colors. Draw a marble, and find the person whose marble matches yours. This will be your first sparring partner. After ten minutes, the bell will ring and you will switch to someone new. Please take some time to introduce yourselves, and decide if you wish to spar with real weapons and spells, or if you would rather make use of the blunted and wooden practice weapons.

"We'll take a fifteen-minute break after three rounds. It is my hope that, by the end of our training regimen, we will all have a better understanding and appreciation of one another." He walked down the line, holding out the can to allow each person to draw a marble. When everyone had drawn, Chrom himself took the last one. He was not exempt from this exercise either.
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[personal profile] ranoutofbugs 2016-10-18 03:02 am (UTC)(link)
[Lailah has heard a bit about Chrom and had to come see for herself who and what he was. Did people like him really exist? After her travels, it was difficult to believe, and nobody could ever replace Sorey... or Michael... in her heart. Still, she's in the corner, watching. Watching. Not creepy at all. Okay, maybe a little creepy.]
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Flynn Scifo

[personal profile] dammit_yuri 2016-10-18 03:44 am (UTC)(link)
[Flynn has Magitek Knight and Paladin equipped, which have been mastered.]
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[personal profile] dammit_yuri 2016-10-18 03:46 am (UTC)(link)
Hai-yah!

[Flynn goes for the final blow, but Chrom's skillful swordsmanship had successfully deflected Flynn's blade and sent it flying across the training hall, leaving Flynn without his weapon.]

Well fought, Sir Chrom.
pot_head: (Default)

[personal profile] pot_head 2016-10-18 05:15 pm (UTC)(link)
[Donnel has Warrior + Chocobo Knight! His Chocobo is standing nearby, more of an audience member than a participant.]
pot_head: (Yeee-Haw!)

[personal profile] pot_head 2016-10-18 05:16 pm (UTC)(link)
[Mmmm, food.]

Phew, I worked up a real sweat! I feel like we're back in Ylisse! And with all these capable folks, nothin's gunna stand a chance against us!
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Pyrrha

[personal profile] pole_position 2016-10-18 08:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[Pyrrha has her Custom Job equipped alongside Gunner at the moment, and is equipped with a shield and a weapon that can switch between javelin, short sword, and rifle forms in the blink of an eye.]
boomchucka: (bring it!)

Selphie

[personal profile] boomchucka 2016-10-19 05:26 pm (UTC)(link)
[Selphie is equipped with her combo of Red Mage and Warrior which has blessed her with some pretty potent magic. She's brought both her sword and her nunchaku for a little variety so she'll take on anyone with either weapon. She may or may not have a surprise for her teachers but they'd have to wait and see.]
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[personal profile] pot_head 2016-10-19 05:39 pm (UTC)(link)
If you say so, Your Highness.

[Old habits die hard - he'll be holding into that spear for a while. He nods politely, before rushing forward, intending to use his weapon to sweep the leg!]
pole_position: (side glance)

[personal profile] pole_position 2016-10-19 09:12 pm (UTC)(link)
[Likewise, Pyrrha spends some time sizing up her opponent. She knows that in a contest between skilled warriors, the one to make the first move is often at a strategic disadvantage. The only indication that she's doing anything at all is a brief red glow around her body.]
pot_head: (That Was Close!)

[personal profile] pot_head 2016-10-19 11:00 pm (UTC)(link)
W-whoa!

[He thought that bulky armor would slow Chrom down, but leave it to his leader to defy expectations. The first hit lands, but he manages to block the second one, jumping back a bit afterwards.]
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[personal profile] dammit_yuri 2016-10-20 03:30 am (UTC)(link)
Really? You managed to finish me off in less than five minutes. Either I've gotten rusty, or your world is leaps and bounds ahead of mine in the art of swordplay.

[Flynn gratefully accepts his blade back.]

I am honored by your words. I would be even more honored if I were given a second chance.

[He takes on a fighting stance.]
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[personal profile] ranoutofbugs 2016-10-20 03:40 am (UTC)(link)
[Lailah bows politely.]

My name is Lailah. I come from a continent called Glennwood in my world.

[She pauses, looking around before setting her sights back on Chrom.]

I am in search of someone. From the rumors I've heard, it just might be you, but I had to come to make certain.
boomchucka: (fight!)

[personal profile] boomchucka 2016-10-20 12:48 pm (UTC)(link)
As I'll ever be! You better not poke me with that armor while we're at it, Chrom.

[Selphie waits for Chrom to make the first move, bringing sword and shield into a defensive position. If she was lucky, she may be able to parry his first strike and push him off balance with her buckler. She widens her stance to take the blow, grateful she opted her armor that morning. Her teacher looks like he wants to go all out for this sparring session.

Her eyes are observing his movements, looking for an opportunity to strike.]
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[personal profile] red_planet_blues 2016-10-21 01:18 am (UTC)(link)
[Sparks would sure like to spar. Looks like fun. But this month, he's got the awkward combo of Time Mage and Ghostbuster equipped, since he's so close to Onion Knight and those are the closest Jobs he has to maxed. Lacking in melee weapons leaves him feeling useless.]

Does anyone wanna...?

Um.

Yeah, no, I guess not.
zodiac_brave: (Rapier)

[personal profile] zodiac_brave 2016-10-21 01:39 am (UTC)(link)
[Ramza, as always, has only Freelancer equipped. He holds his broadsword with skill, though, so do not expect this to be an easy round. He bows to his opponent.]

If you are ready, let us begin.

[He holds his weapon in a defensive position.]

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