[Open] Blade to shackle-bearer, valiant of spirit

[judgemewhole]

WHO: Character(s: James Norrington, Alayre Sauveterre, Pel Ashara, NPC soldiers and templars and YOU.
WHAT: First Templar Training Session for Inquisition Soldiers
WHEN: 14th of Wintersbreath
WHERE: Skyhold Training Ring
NOTES: Warnings for Violence, Racism against Elves, Templars being badass.

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Norrington had told all of the other Templars that he would begin training the soldiers in direct Templar training on how to handle abominations, and he was as good as his word. He put up a list for sign-up for the soldiers, and it was filled within minutes. His own Templars came to help train the fifty-plus soldiers, and James took on lecturing duties. Explaining the differences between demons and abominations, and beyond that, spirits as best as he understood them. Informed them that no, not all mages were simply 'abominations waiting to happen'. It was a conscious choice of the mage within the Fade to make that deal with a demon, and typically? It was because the mage had lost control of their abilities through either fear or ... coercion.

Then he had each soldier run through practice drills on the best way to defend against demons, using his Templars (and any who volunteered) to walk them through step by step. Then, to demonstrate how it all worked together -- James called Templars into the ring, and took them on, sword and shield. The effect was just what he was hoping for, the men were completely rapt with attention. Which was good - he wanted for them to soak it in.

And if any of the passer-bys wanted to stay and watch? Learn something or just know how much training went into actually hunting and killing demons? Well. Visual demonstrations were always ... effective.

And afterwards ...

Afterwards, James would be hanging milling on the side of the ring - talking to the soldiers or his fellow Templars. If you wanted to speak to him, challenge him to some sort of sparring match, or just taunt from the sidelines? Now was the time.

Comments

[judgemewhole]

"I can try not to disappoint you - I shall make no promises though." As he had learned in the days following the fall of Ostwick -- people could disappoint you quite easily. All he could do was try to be the man he wanted to be -- and that was someone who followed Andraste and the Maker's example.

[serannas]

"That's a wise thing to say." Ellana can't fault him for his response, because he surely can't know in advance what might disappoint her.

"It's good enough for me that you'll try."

[judgemewhole]

"Experience has given me some perspective." He sighed, looking off in the distance. "Wisdom is something that I can only strive for. And for her, I will try."

[serannas]

"Good. That is what's important." She finally moves to stand, brushing off the back of her pants. "I should be going. You probably wish to clean up after your training."

[judgemewhole]

He bowed, formally, to her and said with all sincerity. "I thank you for your honesty, and your frankness. I wish you a very good day, Lady Ellana."