Thigh to Neck

Bestowal dialogue

'Ah, I am glad to see you, friend! I chose the path of the Warden long ago, and perhaps -- if you are willing to listen -- I can help a young one like yourself.

'A Warden is a master of sword, spear, shield, and javelin. He is also an excellent study of his enemies and will learn how an enemy can be toppled with the right combination of blows or how to strengthen his own heart for the battles to come. And battles will be plentiful, for a Warden seeks to defend those who cannot defend themselves by drawing the enemy's eye.

'Learn the skill Deft Strike from me and show me that my teaching has given you mastery by striking the training-dummy nearby.'

HINT:

Wardens use combinations of their basic skills such as Quick Thrust and Shield-bash to build more powerful Gambit attacks. To use your Deft Strike skill, attack a Training-Dummy with your Quick Thrust ability twice. This should cause your Gambit Default skill to change into your Deft Strike skill. Use your Deft Strike ability to strike a Training-Dummy.

Background

Your trainer wants you to use your new skills to prove that you are ready to face the many dangers that exist in the world.

Objective 1

• Strike the training-dummy with Deft Strike

You should speak with the trainer again and learn the skill Deft Strike. Use your new skill on the training-dummy nearby.

NOTE: Use the trainer and select Train Warden Skills to open the skill selection panel. Left-click on a skill to highlight it and then left-click the Train button at the bottom of the skill selection panel -- or double-click the skill -- and you will successfully purchase the skill.

HINT:

Wardens use combinations of their basic skills such as Quick Thrust and Shield-bash to build more powerful Gambit attacks. To use your Deft Strike skill, attack a Training-Dummy with your Quick Thrust ability twice. This should cause your Gambit Default skill to change into your Deft Strike skill. Use your Deft Strike ability to strike a Training-Dummy.

You have acquired the Shield-bash skill.

You have acquired the Defensive Strike skill.

You have struck the training-dummy with Defensive Strike

Objective 2

• Talk to the Warden Trainer

The Warden Trainer is in [location].

Now that you have successfully used your newly-learned skill, you should return to your trainer and tell him of your success.

Warden Trainer: 'Well done, <name>! Make sure you visit a trainer often as you advance in your role as a Warden. As you grow, you will find that trainers such as myself have yet more powerful new skills to show you. Good luck!'