Tactical Approach

*Amon* · 02-03-2018, 11:50 AM

Amon waded into the swift-moving water until it rose to his belly. As he began to churn a path forward he could feel his shoulders strain against the extra pressure, and Amon kept his eyes ahead to watch for anything being swept in their direction. Ashiel professed a desire to improve in all areas, which was only natural. Amon was comforted to see that the boy had not let his prowess in previous endeavors go to his head. Or at least if he had, he was hiding it well enough. "There is always room for growth," Amon agreed, "But targeting your weaknesses is in many ways more important than honing your strengths."

Ashiel said that he had been speaking with Razi and that the woman had offered him wisdom as well. Amon filed that away, pleased to hear his half-sister had been taking part in training the apprentices. Amon also skirted sideways as a branch was swept downstream, interrupting Ashiel's remark about the importance of reaction time in battle. Amon nodded. "It's true, the ability to immediately assess a situation and pinpoint your opponents weaknesses without allowing them to do the same to you is crucial. To begin with, one of the most important yet most often overlooked elements of combat is the ability to decide where and when the attack happens. If you are able to control your environment the battle is already half won.

"A warrior who takes the time to find terrain that will disadvantage their opponent, stakes out likely routes of egress, and minds the state of their body in the days leading up to combat is much more likely to find victory, but these things take a considerable amount of planning, forethought, and most importantly one cannot act impulsively. Considering the varying angles of possibility for any situation is a useful mental exercise, and it will help train you to critically asses possible opponents as well."

Amon was certain that Ashiel was hoping for advice for one he was in combat as well, and he would get there eventually, but it in no way lessened the important of strategizing long before the battle even began. If Ashiel hoped to grow into an effective leader he would need to think laps around both opponents and allies alike. No reason not to start now. He waited to see what Ashiel might have to say before moving on to specific strategies to use once you'd lured your opponent in to face you.
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