https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xSArbFyzJJUnpgSUcmhf3FFV17UQL8qL/view?u...
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The two characters are Sir Cael Leslie (longsword, then 'hawk) and Robert Elspeth, Laird Toombs (backsword.) This was recorded a couple of weeks ago at the Texas RenFest. Offer suggestions, or, shy of that, enjoy the footage!
Sat, 12/02/2017 - 21:51
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John Keller
What Dueling Styles are Depicted Here (Roughly?)
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As fun as it is, I'm tempted to say that it was much more of the Flynn duellist style than anything else. the thing to watch for stage fighting is that the blows are mostly concealed, and the defence starts before the attack.
That said, for 2nd Edition based on the weaponry and style, I'd suggest both started off using Donovan, although Sir Cael may have been using Skatha's Cleasa, which he probably switched to with the 'hawk in any case (given all the moving about).
1st ed had more styles, with more detailed weapons requirements. I'd suggest that the backsword could be used with Rogers, and the longsword is actually most likely to be Lucani (which mixes up heavy weapons and brawling). The only style that uses a hand axe like that is Sigursdottir, and that relied on having one in each hand.
Oh absolutely, and it was entertaining. But at various times I've fenced, done a stage fighting course, western martial arts and LARPed so I did kind of spot that.
Skatha's Cleasa, as mentioned, is in the Avalon section of Nations of Theah 1. It's a style that concentrates on tricks, dodginng and agility rather than a particular weapon. The signature more is about leaping above or past the opponent's guard.
Skatha's Cleasa is in the Avalon section of Nations of Theah Volume 1.