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| + | '''Windstance''' is a sword fighting style used on [[Roshar]]. Windstance made use of sweeping strokes and graceful motions while fighting.{{ref|b|twok|c|19}} It is as of yet unknown whether or not these techniques are used exclusively by [[Shardbearer]]s or not. |
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| + | == Techniques == |
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| + | *Beginning position - The user stands slightly sideways, hands held in front of him, with his elbows bent, and his blade pointing slightly backwards towards his head{{ref|b|twok|c|58}} |
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| + | *Turn - The user shifts his feet and lowers his shoulder while throwing his weight behind the swing of his sword{{ref|b|twok|c|56}} |
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| + | *Offensive Forms - The user attacks with a sweeping motion, knocking an opponent's blade out of their defensive posture. The user fights with a series of quick and unnerving small blows.{{ref|b|twok|c|58}} |
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| + | *Block - When being attacked by an overhand blow, the user lowers his blade with his right hand and catches his opponent's blow on his left vambrace.{{ref|b|twok|c|58}} The user can follow up his block with an attack from the side. Windstance is not designed to parry.{{ref|b|twok|c|68}} |
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| + | == Notable Users == |
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| + | *[[Dalinar Kholin]] - Trained in classical Windstance{{ref|b|twok|c|19}} |
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| + | *[[Adolin Kholin]] |
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| + | == Notes == |
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| + | {{columns|<references />|count=2}} |
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| + | {{complete}} |
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| + | {{Stormlight}}[[Category:Stances]] |
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