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Phoenix of Calamity

In a world overrun by supernatural creatures and magic, phoenixes are known to be 'extinct' creatures of a distant past that were commonly referred to as 'Creatures of Calamity' and yet, contrary to that belief, they were also known to be creatures of sublime peace and indomitable mental fortitude. Our main character, Arthur is one of two princes of the Phoenixes. Born into a race that must remain hidden, lest they risk losing their lives to their mortal enemies, the Dragons. As life in the castle becomes more 'suffocating', the prince sets his sights on something... interesting. Barthlorn School of the Supernatural: An elite academy meant to train only the best to fight the Dark Forces of the Supernatural. Hunters, Dragons, Shifters, Warlocks, Healers, Magic and so much more are to be found within the walls of the great School. With so much to learn and so little to lose by doing so, the prince seeks adventure within the walls of the Academy. Like all oblivious main characters, nothing prepares him for the adventures he will find at great school. Nothing prepares him for the strength of the bonds he creates there... and with those bonds comes the frailty of his race's most sacred secret. Revealing the existence of his kind could quite literally mean death for all phoenixes. ............................. PS. The cover photo is not mine.

kizitomayanja · แฟนตาซี
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Evaluating Leo

Arthur had no experience with the sword. As a phoenix, training in the way of the lance was mandatory.

And to be honest, the prince was so used to this specific weapon that he couldn't imagine anything else fitting into his palms. The lance simply felt too natural… like an extension of his body.

  Looking at the sword, Arthur quickly judged that it was much like the lance but with less of a handle to deal with…

'Must be inconvenient!' he thought, puzzled at how a swordsman was expected to properly balance the deadly weapon…

This type of thinking was quickly proved wrong.

The sword was… a very versatile weapon, capable of a flexible defence, efficient slashing and, with the right footwork and technique, deadly thrusting.

Even better, the sword's required footwork and forms were less intricate as the wielder didn't have to worry about a long handle getting in their way.