The Swordmasters of Neshirna

This book is a treatise on an order of swordmasters in the far northern reaches of the High Elven Kingdom.
"In the badlands of Neshirna exist a secretive order of warrior-monks who claim to have mastered every aspect of swordcraft. Wielding swords as tall as a small dhoine, they materialize out of crevices and unnatural mists in the midst of Greenskin patrols. Weaving in and out of the enemy ranks, outnumbered by 10 to 1, they decapitate multiple orcs with single swings and leave a trail of destruction in the wake of their bloody dance."
The text then details the elven school of greatsword fighting:
"Do not treat the greatsword as a dhoine would, swinging it wildly like a lump of metal. It should become an extension of the body..."
"Use the momentum of the blade to help you move through enemy ranks, dodging enemy blows and carrying your weight into each strike..."
"Never remain still when holding the greatsword. Swing always, fluidly, using your movement to constantly threaten your enemies. Strike with efficiency: do not cut off a limb when you can sever a head..."
The book also contains numerous illustrations of fighting maneuvers.

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Text, Literature