There's Always Room To Learn More

[el_tybs]

WHO: Samouel Gareth and Anyone
WHAT: Sam is taking time to learn about his magic and certain items. Otherwise enjoying not being in the desert.
WHEN: After the Western Approach, throughout Justinian
WHERE: Skyhold, Other locations depending on posts
NOTES: Shenanigans
 

The Western Approach had been quite the trip; blistering sun, hot sand, dragons, demons... a trip to the Fade. Enough that Sam needed some time to recuperate - which only lasted for like a day before he was right back into the swing of things.

[Healing Tents]
There were still many injured after the mission, or sick after the mission, so of course Sam spends a decent amount of time at the tents to help get everyone on their feet. Thankfully it is not like when that illness had hit Skyhold so there are chances to actually breathe and rest.

[Armory]
Much like after the Fallow Mire, there were many things to deal with once the troops were back from the Western Approach. There were new materials to work into new equipment, and armor and weapons needed mending - the enemies and rough conditions had certainly worn their gear down.

When he has free time, Sam can still be found in the forge, mostly to look over a new sword hilt he's acquired from the ruins. It is a strange sword considering it doesn't have a blade, in the sense that it had been made without one in the first place.

[Training Ring]
After nearly losing an eye - not really but it had clipped a bit of hair off, which lead to him getting the rest of it cut a bit shorter to match - Sam has figured what that strange hilt was. Apparently he had found a magical sword, or rather greatsword judging by the size of it. Curious by his new finding he is often at the training ring when he isn't busy in the forge or at the tents.

[Stables]
At times the mage can be found in the stables, sitting across from a particular purple "moose". When he isn't sketching it, he is often walking the Hart around or taking it for a ride outside the gates - with permission of course.

[Kittens X X]
Sam is now a new owner of two kittens. Most of the time he keeps them up in the loft while he's relaxing, but it isn't fair to keep them cooped up. Every once in a while he does take them out either the two of them chasing after his on the ground or each perched on a shoulder or tucked away in an arm.

[Wildcard]
Anything and everything you might possibly think of, go for it.

Comments

[gatheringstorm]

All the crackling is beginning to draw attention, bored dignitaries or scouts glancing over toward the training ring. There are a few children who seem to find it exciting rather than intimidating, too, those accompanied by an adult held back from getting too close. If Korrin was younger, she'd definitely be one of them.

As it is, Sam is definitely keeping her on her toes. New to this blade as he is, he could be doing much worse. It's probably a good sign for things to come, and a reminder not to underestimate him. She steps back and paces, blade winking out once more, leaving her holding just the hilt. She doesn't summon the blade again just yet, this time waiting for Sam to come to her. When he does, she'll be ready.

[el_tybs]

As per usual when he's in the ring or doing any of his practices, Sam keeps his focus on what he is doing, only paying enough attention to others around him so that there isn't danger. So at the moment he can tell that there are people at the edge of the ring, but not aware enough to know they are coming to watch.

Lessons with the other blades certainly have helped, as does the lack of weight for the most part - this would be completely different his he had to learn to lift. It's a good thing they aren't using magic besides their swords or barriers, because this would be a completely different kind of fight.

Unlike Korrin's sword, Sam's continues to stay active, though he is paying close attention to the fact that the other blade isn't visible again - it's something to keep in mind. Seeing her pace, Sam brings his blade up again, matching her steps. After a moment he runs for another attack, copying her own move from before, and going for his midsection.

[gatheringstorm]

When Sam charges, Korrin brings up her hilt and moves to parry again. However, his momentum is such that she isn't quite successful this time and it's a good thing her barrier is holding, the energy around her shimmering as he strikes. "Wow, good one." But she's not about to call it there, not without giving him a decent workout. While she still has the blade, the Vashoth mage uses it as she sidesteps, going instead for a leg in hopes of getting him to stumble or otherwise impede his movement. Not all attacks are going to be coming for the midsection, after all.

[el_tybs]

It's a good thing that they have barriers as once more the impact has his sword crackling, strips of electricity hitting the ground around their feet. It's enough of a distraction that when Korrin pulls away he stumbles a bit, his footing not right for the following attack the comes at his legs. Even with the barrier his reaction is to not be hit, tossing himself to the ground to evade. Thankfully he has the right of mind to deactivate his blade as he hits the ground.

[gatheringstorm]

Ignoring the murmurs nearby when the sword crackles, Korrin's mouth tightens for a moment in worry before giving way to relief when that blade is deactivated. When Sam drops to the ground, Korrin moves as though to take advantage of his current predicament. After all, any true opponent would. Knowing the barrier's in place, she causes it to shimmer with her swing, though it's more to keep Sam on his toes than to aim at any particular part this time.

"Call it or continue? Or we can find something to hunt."

[el_tybs]

With how close the swing comes, causing his barrier to flash, Sam stiffens and stops moving. After a moment though he sighs and lets his head thunk back on the ground. In a normal fight he would have his magic to help him from situations like this, but this fight was just about them using their swords.

"I think call it. Think I need a break from practice." Pushing himself up into a sitting position he raises a brow. "Hunt what?"

[gatheringstorm]

Nodding, Korrin immediately allows her spirit blade to flicker out and she straightens. "Bears or whatever else is nearby in the mountains, though the former would be a good challenge. You learn fast how to fight close-range with one of those assholes around, trust me."

[el_tybs]

"A bear." At least she isn't suggesting a dragon. Grunting, Sam gets up from the ground, dusting himself off. "Well if we're going to find a bear I'd to not attack it right away. They're damn tanks and wouldn't hurt to learn to be one in a pinch."

[gatheringstorm]

That notion gets a grin out of Korrin, who can see the wisdom -and sheer badassery- involved. "Okay, now I have to see you do that. There's no question. Between your new weapon and shapeshifting, you know how to make a field trip interesting, Sam." Sure, it was her idea, but he's providing the best kind of incentive to go.

[el_tybs]

Well someone was pretty happy about hearing that. Sam grins back, patting himself off after putting away his new blade. "Glad to hear I make things interesting. Have you considered learning shapeshifting?" All the cool kids were doing it, Korrin.

[gatheringstorm]

"Only if I can be a nuggalope. Got one I can observe?" Korrin smirks, knowing the chances of that are nil. But still, one day, maybe she'll at least get one for a mount. That would be epic.

[el_tybs]

"If I had one for you to observe you'd just ride that instead of becoming a shapeshifter." Sorry, Korrin, he doesn't have one, but he'll keep an eye out for one.