Fighter

A Fighter is your quintessential master of the martial. Their prowess is not due to rage or sheer strength, nor is it from stealth and cunning. It is from a lifetime of training and study that puts them a cut above your standard Warrior. Their training allows for various feats and combat specialization that an equivalent warrior would not be able to match. Often considered geniuses of combat, the fighter is as at home in a sparring match as a wizard is reading a book. Most fighters experience exhilaration and education within physical conflict, and some claim that they gain a sense of absolution and mental peace within the storm of battle.

A fighter is often a master of their chosen equipment. They can wear full-plate armor as if it was a second skin, and heft tower shields as if they were no more than bucklers. One fighter could show startling agility with a greatsword, while another will become a whirlwind of **** with a pair of short swords. They substitute rage and anger for an intense focus. They are what the rest refer to as “naturals” and display an aptitude for martial prowess that is hard to match.

Fighters in the world of Gristhaia are as varied as the races, with each choosing their specialties. One may focus solely on one weapon, while others may branch out into varied equipment choices. Their backgrounds and motivations are similarly diverse, with backgrounds and contexts that are all unique in their own ways. There are those with honor codes who follow strict edicts, and there are those with free spirits. There are noble and upright fighters, and there are malicious and murderous fighters. A fighter is simply a master of combat, what they do battle for is up to the individual.