Way of the three blades Attributed to Master Kujokomi, Achuran mystic
"It is known that in all walks of life, a person carries three blades with them by which they raise against their adversaries. Know what blade you raise in order to master it. "The first blade is the blade of Blood; it is the blade we raise in defense of our family, our homes, our loved ones. It has the keenest edge, but is made with the most brittle metal. Be cautious but quick with it, careful not to shatter or chip the blade, mindful of the depth of your cut. "The second blade is the blade of Will; it is the blade we raise for ourselves when we carve our path in life. Though it cuts wide and true, one must be the most mindful with it, for a false or reckless swing brings the greatest misfortune upon the one who unsheathes it. "The third blade is the blade of the Servant; is the blade we raise in defense of our master, chosen or otherwise. It is natural for a vassal to defend their lord, but it is exceptional for them to sacrifice for them. The blade of the servant is blunt and made for parrying, unbreakable as the oaths sworn that forge it. "Each blade has a form best suited to its wielding we must learn to master, and a time best suited to unsheathing it. Do not sully your blade with the blood of those unworthy of it, or wield the wrong blade in dishonor."
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