War Storm Pavilion
The War Storm Pavilian is the hub in which all Drykas of the Diamond Clan gather while in Endrykas. It is here where warriors are reared to train and hone their skills, and then pass these skills down to the upcoming generations. As well, the Champions dictate when a group of Diamond Clan must ride out to meet a threat to Endrykas.
Those who are born into the Diamond Clan, or wish to advance their skills come here for their training. Each of them will generally choose one weapon to specialize in, whether it be a sword, axe, spear or bow. Though some do chose to spread out their skill over more than one, most Diamond Clan prefer the strength obtained from focusing their efforts. When they have chosen, they are directed to set up camp in similar formations to that found in typical Endrykas communities, and they themselves become a family and community.
Training for battle does not only take place on the open fields where swords clash and blood sprays; there is a strong emphasis on the internal balance of a warrior - sought through the exploration of one's own abilities and facing one's most terrifying fears. It is echoed through the minds of Diamond Clan warriors that "without inner peace, one cannot truly fight for the peace of all". These theories and concepts are taught throughout battle training, but whether pupils use such guidelines can vary depending on the person.
Each weapon class is run and organized by the Champion that has proven, through battle, that they are the masters of their art. Novices who have garnered enough skill in their chosen weapon begin training under the ruling Champion of that weapon class. Champions of these pavilions can change from time to time, but such depends primarily on the skill, as a Champion must be challenged and then defeated in a spar to be overthrown.
As a competent student of the Diamond Clan progresses, they eventually find themselves training under the Champions of the War Storm Pavilian, who will then begin teaching them how to apply the weapon skills they’ve learned while riding their horse. They say those who begin their training never truly finish it, for in the Diamond Clan, the skills of a warrior can always be improved; this is why the people of Endrykas look to this clan for strength and protection.
Every clan is welcome to pursue training, it is highly respectable to learn a form of self defense - to be able to protect one's family from harm was considered one of the greatest honours amongst Drykas. Often times, those of the Emerald Clan are found training alongside Diamond Clan warriors, honing their skills with the bow to increase the accuracy of their shot while hunting. However, those of the other clans do not generally go through as tough a training regiment as the Diamond Clan does. Outsiders are still welcome to train with these regiments, but it is in the Diamond Clan blood that the strength to endure such training exists - most others would collapse from the exertion. All prospective trainees must pay a fee in order to train under the advanced programs.
Champions of the War Storm Pavilian
Champions Cre'ran Warthunder
Standing tall and proud, Cre'ran is a well built man of 43. He keeps his brown hair uncommonly short, claiming that it’s been cut so many times when narrowly avoiding a blade that it seemed to be taken care of for him; a famous quote of his being; "Battle is my Barber'. Dark green eyes tend to observe those around him constantly, as if sizing them up, but through his intimidating demeanor he is often seen laughing and joking with warriors, teasing them mercilessly and offering suggestions for improvement.
Cre'ran is a seasoned veteran of the Diamond Clan, and saw more conflict on the back of his horse in one year than many of the Diamond Clan will see in their whole life time. Though he specializes in the sword while riding upon his Strider, his is a dangerous opponent using other weapons. His calm demeanor and swift attacks have been known to fell Glassbeaks and skilled warriors with a series of untraceable swings, and his discipline while training has been noted as being second to none. Still, beneath the calm and jovial façade lies the heart of a man who cares deeply for those in his clan and his race as a whole. When the Diamond Clan is riding off to confront a threat, he is often seen at the front, and generally the last to be seen returning, as he covers his brothers' and sisters' backs on the journey home.
Skills
Longsword: 62
Longbow: 52
Spear: 54
Leadership: 51
Riding: 55
Champion Acele Swiftblade
Acele has often been compared to an assault that is catastrophic in nature. Her frame is not large but more athletic. It would be a grave mistake to underestimate Acele’s strength, for beneath the typical Drykas armour lies a well toned body - one that many of the male Diamond Clan trainees have paid to look up with broken wrists while sparring with her. Long brown hair reaches to the mid of her back with braided sections of hair that keep her chestnuts locks out of her face, to allow the smooth beauty of her face be as illuminating as her skill with a sword.
It was initially a surprise when word spread of a woman winning the position of Champion of Sword, and even more so when everyone realized that she was only 17 years of age when she did so. It was Acele Swiftblade who had won the title of Champion, and defeated her own father Markis in a duel. Markis looked upon his daughter with pride when he finally submitted to the final point she had gained, and relinquished his title as Champion of Sword over to her with no further hesitation.
While some continue to consider her victory as nothing more than a father going easy on his daughter, five long years passed as challenger after challenger stepped up to try and take her title from her. One by one they fell, with bruised flesh and broken bones under her graceful swings. So many have witnessed her skill either in a public duel or by personal encounter, which has earned her the name Sharp Stone. Now at 22 years of age, Acele still maintains her title, and trains those who wish to learn the sword with the same intensity and toughness that her father had taught her.
Skills
Great Sword: 70
Dagger: 60
Duel Wield: 55
Riding: 43
Champion Mal'n Farkil
His light blonde hair is kept hidden under a hat to prevent it from obscuring his aim, and he bears honey brown eyes. Mal'n is generally not an opposing figure save for when you are his target - although you would never know it. He is neither heard no unseen, and is terribly deadly. He is of a medium build and dresses himself with red clothing and a thick leather hide vest. There is always a look of patience on his face, and one who is studying his face might receive a wink from him and a smile after he launches an arrow.
Mal'n Farkil claimed his title as Champion of Bow when, during an archery contest he released an onslaught of arrows that all accurately hit moving targets, all as he was galloping on horseback through the plains. Many who feel envy towards him scorn him for his cheeky arrogance and boastful attitude towards his skills, but under that is a reliable and skillful warrior who has the best interest of his clan at heart - even if he indulges in showmanship along the way. Since then, he has proven his skill with the bow time and again, hitting targets from beyond what the range of the bow in his hands should have been capable of. Most consider him blessed by the Gods with acute vision, though he bears no Gnosis Mark; being able to see things clearly from long distances where most anyone else would have to squint their eyes or use a looking glass. He is calculating and attentive to details; catching the slightest of movements in the grass, to which others would simply blame on the wind. Those who know Maln will often say, that if you have fallen under his aim, you are already dead, for his shots rarely miss.
Skills:
Longbow: 78
Observation: 43
Short Bow: 60
Riding: 42
Champion Chani Brave'Spear
Tall and toned, Chani is a woman who’s height is even with most Drykas men. Long blonde hair is generally tied into a braided tail, reaching down to the middle of her back. She wears a white garb and armour to reflect her Diamond clan colours. Her most prized spear bears the the beak of a Glassbeak she slew as a young girl, converted into the pike head and painted dark with a mixture of it’s blood and a solution to hold the colour to the bone. It’s feathers still decorate the shaft as a trophy of her kill.
Chani, when entering the Diamond Clan, found herself inspired by Acele, and found herself training tirelessly with the spear to someday match her friend in combat. Day after day, she trained with the men, and also found a kindred spirit in her spars with Acele. Defending herself from Acele’s swift attacks found her skill rising quickly, and in three short years, she rose in the ranks of within the war pavilion, eventually challenging the Champion of Spear of that time. After a battle that seemed to remain stalemated after five bells in battle, Chani finally struck a winning blow to become the second youngest woman to hold the title of Champion in the War Storm Pavilian. She continues to train and teach others with the same passion she herself learned.
Skills
Spear: 82
Acrobatics: 52
Observation: 56
Riding: 68
Champion Evalko Woodsplitter
Evalko Woodsplitter is a silent and tall man with long, strait black hair. He has well groomed facial hair along his upper lips, and brown eyes; making him considered handsome by many. However, his choice of wearing black and the silent efficiency of his skills wielding axes has earned him the name Dark Axe.
Evalko has been the Champion of Axe for several years, being the only one in the past fifteen years to have not lost the title, as opposed to the Sword, Spear and Bow. He earned his title when crossing Axes with the former champion and after only a few short exchanges, found the his opponent admitting defeat without even delivering a hit. Perhaps it was the silence during the duel, or the fact that Evalko looked deceptively awkward and unsure of his body in battle. Such a visual distraction shocked the champion when Evalko unleashed an unexpected attack on him. The few that have risen to challenge for the title of Champion have all been defeated in short time, and less challengers show up to attempt a duel due to the mystery of his stability and violence; some rumours say he is losing his mind but others argue that he is in complete control of himself and merely understands the effect fear has on confidence in battle. It is apparent however that Evalko’s demeanor, as much as it gives him an advantage in battle, has the potential to harm others and possibly dishonor the Diamond Clan and Endrykas. Nothing he has done or said has suggested that these rumours are true, but everyone allows him to roam his territory with little dispute. Interestingly, as afraid as most are of Evalko, the students who remain studying under his instruction become so passionately devoted to him that they too are developing their skills as quickly as Evalko did himself in his training days.
Skills
Hand Axe: 71
Duel Wield: 65
Intimidation: 52
Riding: 45
The War Storm Pavilian is the hub in which all Drykas of the Diamond Clan gather while in Endrykas. It is here where warriors are reared to train and hone their skills, and then pass these skills down to the upcoming generations. As well, the Champions dictate when a group of Diamond Clan must ride out to meet a threat to Endrykas.
Each weapon class is run and organized by the Champion that has proven, through battle, that they are the masters of their art. Novices who have garnered enough skill in their chosen weapon begin training under the ruling Champion of that weapon class. Champions of these pavilions can change from time to time, but such depends primarily on the skill, as a Champion must be challenged and then defeated in a spar to be overthrown.
Champions of the War Storm Pavilian
Champions Cre'ran Warthunder
Standing tall and proud, Cre'ran is a well built man of 43. He keeps his brown hair uncommonly short, claiming that it’s been cut so many times when narrowly avoiding a blade that it seemed to be taken care of for him; a famous quote of his being; "Battle is my Barber'. Dark green eyes tend to observe those around him constantly, as if sizing them up, but through his intimidating demeanor he is often seen laughing and joking with warriors, teasing them mercilessly and offering suggestions for improvement.
Cre'ran is a seasoned veteran of the Diamond Clan, and saw more conflict on the back of his horse in one year than many of the Diamond Clan will see in their whole life time. Though he specializes in the sword while riding upon his Strider, his is a dangerous opponent using other weapons. His calm demeanor and swift attacks have been known to fell Glassbeaks and skilled warriors with a series of untraceable swings, and his discipline while training has been noted as being second to none. Still, beneath the calm and jovial façade lies the heart of a man who cares deeply for those in his clan and his race as a whole. When the Diamond Clan is riding off to confront a threat, he is often seen at the front, and generally the last to be seen returning, as he covers his brothers' and sisters' backs on the journey home.
Skills
Longsword: 62
Longbow: 52
Spear: 54
Leadership: 51
Riding: 55
Champion Acele Swiftblade
It was initially a surprise when word spread of a woman winning the position of Champion of Sword, and even more so when everyone realized that she was only 17 years of age when she did so. It was Acele Swiftblade who had won the title of Champion, and defeated her own father Markis in a duel. Markis looked upon his daughter with pride when he finally submitted to the final point she had gained, and relinquished his title as Champion of Sword over to her with no further hesitation.
While some continue to consider her victory as nothing more than a father going easy on his daughter, five long years passed as challenger after challenger stepped up to try and take her title from her. One by one they fell, with bruised flesh and broken bones under her graceful swings. So many have witnessed her skill either in a public duel or by personal encounter, which has earned her the name Sharp Stone. Now at 22 years of age, Acele still maintains her title, and trains those who wish to learn the sword with the same intensity and toughness that her father had taught her.
Skills
Great Sword: 70
Dagger: 60
Duel Wield: 55
Riding: 43
Champion Mal'n Farkil
Mal'n Farkil claimed his title as Champion of Bow when, during an archery contest he released an onslaught of arrows that all accurately hit moving targets, all as he was galloping on horseback through the plains. Many who feel envy towards him scorn him for his cheeky arrogance and boastful attitude towards his skills, but under that is a reliable and skillful warrior who has the best interest of his clan at heart - even if he indulges in showmanship along the way. Since then, he has proven his skill with the bow time and again, hitting targets from beyond what the range of the bow in his hands should have been capable of. Most consider him blessed by the Gods with acute vision, though he bears no Gnosis Mark; being able to see things clearly from long distances where most anyone else would have to squint their eyes or use a looking glass. He is calculating and attentive to details; catching the slightest of movements in the grass, to which others would simply blame on the wind. Those who know Maln will often say, that if you have fallen under his aim, you are already dead, for his shots rarely miss.
Skills:
Longbow: 78
Observation: 43
Short Bow: 60
Riding: 42
Champion Chani Brave'Spear
Chani, when entering the Diamond Clan, found herself inspired by Acele, and found herself training tirelessly with the spear to someday match her friend in combat. Day after day, she trained with the men, and also found a kindred spirit in her spars with Acele. Defending herself from Acele’s swift attacks found her skill rising quickly, and in three short years, she rose in the ranks of within the war pavilion, eventually challenging the Champion of Spear of that time. After a battle that seemed to remain stalemated after five bells in battle, Chani finally struck a winning blow to become the second youngest woman to hold the title of Champion in the War Storm Pavilian. She continues to train and teach others with the same passion she herself learned.
Skills
Spear: 82
Acrobatics: 52
Observation: 56
Riding: 68
Champion Evalko Woodsplitter
Evalko has been the Champion of Axe for several years, being the only one in the past fifteen years to have not lost the title, as opposed to the Sword, Spear and Bow. He earned his title when crossing Axes with the former champion and after only a few short exchanges, found the his opponent admitting defeat without even delivering a hit. Perhaps it was the silence during the duel, or the fact that Evalko looked deceptively awkward and unsure of his body in battle. Such a visual distraction shocked the champion when Evalko unleashed an unexpected attack on him. The few that have risen to challenge for the title of Champion have all been defeated in short time, and less challengers show up to attempt a duel due to the mystery of his stability and violence; some rumours say he is losing his mind but others argue that he is in complete control of himself and merely understands the effect fear has on confidence in battle. It is apparent however that Evalko’s demeanor, as much as it gives him an advantage in battle, has the potential to harm others and possibly dishonor the Diamond Clan and Endrykas. Nothing he has done or said has suggested that these rumours are true, but everyone allows him to roam his territory with little dispute. Interestingly, as afraid as most are of Evalko, the students who remain studying under his instruction become so passionately devoted to him that they too are developing their skills as quickly as Evalko did himself in his training days.
Skills
Hand Axe: 71
Duel Wield: 65
Intimidation: 52
Riding: 45
