'ONE WITH SHADOWS' (1395)
Every warrior learns the value of being the first to strike in a battle, but few ever master the perpetual state of readiness necessary to thwart their foes' ability to catch them off guard. The stances and grips of those who comprehend the ancient legacy of One With Shadows were designed to let a warrior react at a moment's notice, and were only truly mastered by those who were as clever as they were strong. Through a series of compact ripostes and vicious counters, the warriors who make alertness their unconscious state of mind become adept at foiling surprise attacks of various kinds.