An imposing woman in shimmering plate dances through a raging battlefield with a brutal greataxe, wielding it as if it were just a child's doll. Twirling and swinging with ease and deliberation, striking down stout soldiers with single mighty blows, the knight leaves behind a garish path of destruction. Warhorns wail sharply, and the Spellsword finds herself surrounded by readied spears and shields. With an echoing yell, she swings her axe overhead and slams it directly into the ground before her, blasting fierce tremors through the earth, toppling the circle of men and scattering them like insects.

Spellswords are magic users who draw their abilities from extraordinary power in martial combat; their magical potency serving as the manifestation of a deep connection between the blade and mind. They respect the cruel nature of arms, combat, and death, but seldom revere it; Spellswords tend to believe they're born of necessity, not of desire.

Those who follow this path are more thoughtful than the average warrior, not lusting for battle or blood, but to further their relationship between their arms and themselves. In this manner, a Spellsword tends to be efficient and effective fighters, though how each interprets this varies. Some put themselves into the middle of a fight as a strategic bulwark, others operate as mercenaries or lawmen, and some place their stock in one calculated, unexpected strike. Whatever story they unravel, Spellswords leave behind one more tale for witnesses to remember.

Martial Purpose In their dedication to the art of combat, Spellswords spend their lives pursuing chances to further their abilities. Though less aggressive and bombastic in character than those who follow similar violent paths, Spellswords live to fight all the same; they have little interest in pursuing the nature or possibilities of their magical powers, unless it pertains to getting an edge on their next opponent. The confidence and will required to produce a Spellsword leads to them having forward, convicted personalities and beliefs. Seldom is a Spellsword unsure of themselves, and often they see themselves as their own masters.