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+Kisat Dur:  the Dwarven Martial Art
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+
+This book is a translation of a manuscript believed to have been
+written by Thiktog Idashtathur in Kogsakozon. For an authoritative
+retranscription of the original runes, visit :forums:`our office in
+Telingvath <148015>`.
+
+.. note::
+
+    While written in the somewhat eccentric style of an in-game
+    martial scholar, the combat advice in this tutorial really
+    does work and can make your adventurer unstoppable.
+
+
+Become Strong by Fighting Alligators
+====================================
+Before you become a master of dwarven combat techniques, you
+must become a master of your body.
+
+This usually works. It probably works even if you're an elf. (I don't
+know.) You should fight according to this technique:
+
+:Attack:            Close Combat
+:Charge-Defense:    Stand Ground
+:Dodge:             Stand Ground
+
+If you are more interested in dodging than using shields, use this
+technique instead. I don't care:
+
+:Attack:            Close Combat
+:Charge-Defense:    Dodge Away or Move Around
+:Dodge:             Stand Ground
+
+Get a shield and a weapon, and a full suit of armor. Then find a river
+and some alligators (this is easy) and slap them with your weapon. You
+want to inflict as little damage as possible while still raising the
+conflict level to Lethal.
+
+I know everything about alligators. For instance, I know you are now
+surrounded by them.
+
+Enter a Creeping Swim. Lie down in the water (:kbd:`s`). Now move in circles
+slowly around the alligators. They won't be able to kill you, because
+they're really stupid. In about five minutes you will be really good at
+dodging, observing, using shields, using armor and fighting.
+
+The next thing you should do: wrestle them until you're tired. (maybe
+using the techniques described later in this manual) You will probably
+be an expert wrestler at that point.
+
+After that, just punch them to death.
+
+
+Getting Started
+===============
+
+Prepare mentally to start a fight.
+
+During your fight, just flip to the page that starts with whatever
+situation you're in right then and see what the book says you should do.
+If you follow all the steps you will probably win the fight.
+
+These techniques are not especially good for fighting more than three
+people at once and that's a situation you should try to avoid.
+
+Initiation
+==========
+
+Against One Enemy
+-----------------
+
+Do anything you want if your enemy doesn't realize you're going to fight
+them.
+
+If your enemy can close the distance between yourself and them, you
+should probably skip to the next section.
+
+Nish Vafig
+''''''''''
+
+Before initiating, try offering your enemy something expensive in
+exchange for their weapon. This only works if you have something
+expensive.
+
+Against Two or Three Enemies
+----------------------------
+
+You should try to disable at least one of your enemies instantly, if you
+can. The tricks to do this usually involve exploiting distance, which
+means you won't be able to execute them more than once in the same fight
+unless one of your enemies is very insistent about using ranged weapons
+only.
+
+These techniques are still worth a shot if you don't have distance! But
+I'm not going to guarantee they will work. As a general rule, remember
+that your efforts to wrestle don't commit until you move, attack, jump,
+or let time advance – this enables you to do a whole lot of things at
+once that you might not have realized you could.
+
+Korumid Strike
+''''''''''''''
+
+The korumid strike will disarm, stagger, and often cripple one enemy
+while leaving you with his weapons and prepared to face another. You'll
+need to be about five steps away to employ it.
+
+Sprint as fast as you can towads the enemy you'd most like to disarm.
+When in melee range, grab their weapon and shield with your weapon and
+shield hands respectively. (you can grab their arms if they're missing
+one of those – or grab only their weapon for more reliability and speed)
+Then jump over them as best you can do, and body-slam them. This will
+probably snap their arm or leg and leave them on the ground.
+
+If you're a novice this will be easier than disarming using wrestling
+alone (see the Nabasuthar technique below) but you will probably have to
+catch an incoming strike, which won't work for you.
+
+If you're a vampire you can drink people's blood while midair, which
+will increase the power of your tackle and cause it to hit everybody in
+the way instead of just one. Drinking blood will not affect the efficacy
+of any other grabs you queue up while in the air.
+
+Momguzumid Strike
+'''''''''''''''''
+
+Start a korumid strike with a longer-than-usual running start. You must
+run at least three dwarfmiles per hour, and you've got to jump about
+four steps. Instead of grabbing both weapon and shield, grab only one
+thing belonging to a nearby enemy before jumping. Start the jump before
+your first grab has actually connected and then make a second grab while
+in midair. It will be impossible for most enemies to evade your first
+grab. (the second grab won't usually connect, but will prevent the enemy
+from evading)
+
+Whatever you're grabbing doesn't necessarily have to belong to the enemy
+you're jumping over, which makes this technique potentially useful
+against groups as large as three. But fights like that are always
+dangerous.
+
+Sometimes you can even use this to knock your enemies into your other
+enemies, but I don't think this is very reliable.
+
+Against Four or More Enemies
+----------------------------
+
+I don't know. Throw rocks at them? That sounds like a good idea.
+
+You can also try standing somewhere important and waiting for someone to
+try to crawl under you. Then you can stomp on their throat. That also
+sounds like a good idea.
+
+If you're very fast, try charging into the center of groups, then
+charging isolates at the edges. Attack ranged weapon users first and
+exploit full-body strikes (like the previous two) as much as possible.
+Obviously, melee weapon users can't attack you unless you enter melee
+range.
+
+Against Enemies Who Don't Realize You're Trying To Fight Them
+-------------------------------------------------------------
+
+There's a technique for fighting while maintaining the appearance of not
+fighting:
+
+Ar Ëtul
+'''''''
+
+Stand pretty close to them and jump on them a bunch of times until they
+die. (or fall unconscious) This takes much less preparation than the
+other whole-body techniques, and most enemies will assume you didn't
+mean to lethally hurt them. (provided you don't take a significant
+running start)
+
+You shouldn't rely on enemies asuming this isn't a combat action,
+though.
+
+Standing Combat Against an Enemy
+================================
+
+Your goals are to get the enemy into any of these conditions:
+
+-  off-balance (by using wrestling tricks to stop their strike)
+
+-  unarmed (by taking their weapon)
+
+-  incapacitated by pain/nerve damage (by attacking any of the four
+   preferred zones, tearing muscle tissue, or locking a joint if you're
+   strong)
+
+To do this you need either to strike opportunistically at one of the
+four weak zones, or to defend by grappling until you can set them
+off-balance and lock a joint. (or quickly strike a weak zone then) The
+point is to inflict suffering, so they can't fight you toe-to-toe.
+
+Often your enemy is armed. Weapons are very dangerous to you but they
+also open up some initial techniques to disable your enemy. It's almost
+always better to use grappling if they have a weapon, because they will
+use it very predictably.
+
+Determining What Your Enemy Wants To Do
+---------------------------------------
+
+This is the standard observational trick everyone uses:
+
+Rashgur Nitem Technique
+'''''''''''''''''''''''
+
+If an enemy is apparently attacking you, figure out what the easiest
+place to strike would be. If one of their limbs looks easier to hit,
+that probably means that's the limb they're attacking with.
+
+Disarming
+---------
+
+You've got no good reason not to do this first. These are techniques
+(predominantly grappling) that will remove your enemy's weapon. You may
+also be able to take the enemy's armor, which will make them more
+vulnerable to unarmed attacks.
+
+Nabasuthar Technique
+''''''''''''''''''''
+
+If an enemy is attacking with a weapon you can probably grab the weapon
+and that will confuse them. This almost always works. You might even be
+able to get their weapon.
+
+If they attack you with a shield (they usually do that next, if they
+have one) you can use wrestling tricks (the sodel ar technique) to block
+the attack. It's easier to employ wrestling tricks against someone's
+shield than against their bare hands.
+
+Gakit Sodel
+'''''''''''
+
+If you grab your enemy's shield, even when they're still holding onto
+it, you might automatically be able to block your enemy's attacks. This
+means you don't need to maintain possession of it to use it.
+
+This isn't that reliable.
+
+Gakit Kun
+'''''''''
+
+Grab your enemy by the weapon as above, but instead of using wrestling
+to disarm them, scratch their hand until you sever a nerve and then take
+the weapon after they drop it. Even if you don't hit a nerve, you'll
+probably loosen their grip. This works well on enemies that are stronger
+than you.
+
+Tosidcabnul
+'''''''''''
+
+If the enemy is wearing armor (particularly plate armor) you can grab
+it, but dodge out of melee range before the grab connects. This will
+protect you from an imminent melee attack, and remove the armor from the
+enemy's body. (I don't know how, but it's true.)
+
+Other Grappling
+---------------
+
+Offensive wrestling works best on large enemies, but defensive wrestling
+works even if your enemy is really big. (particularly if they're trying
+to punch you instead of using weapons) Against a large enemy you should
+use wrestling to set them off balance before taking an opportunistic
+strike
+
+When fighting reactively, you should use wrestling tricks to interrupt
+the enemy.
+
+Your most common trick will be to block an attack midswing with a
+grapple:
+
+Sodel Ar Technique (Wrestling Tricks)
+'''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''
+
+If they attack you with their left hand, you can use your right hand to
+catch it. If they use their right hand you can do the same with your
+left. (Remember – the limb easiest-to-hit is probably the limb they're
+attacking with!) This will probably leave them off-balance.
+
+As a novice you will not reliably be able to do this: dodge frequently
+and use the Zimesh strike instead.
+
+There's also a defensive striking technique to accomplish this, but it
+won't leave your enemy off-balance. (it may inflict pain, since it can
+damage nerves and muscle tissue) Here it is:
+
+Rashgur Break
+'''''''''''''
+
+If you scratch up the enemy's hand or do another really quick strike
+while they're about to strike, they might get confused or miss. If you
+get lucky it won't hurt very much. This works really well when they're
+punching you. Since this won't affect enemy balance or put them in
+preparation for a joint-lock, you will probably need to do this a lot of
+times before you inflict enough pain to disable the enemy.
+
+Another disabling technique is to stand on top of them, but you need to
+be strong enough to throw them to the ground first. This is a lot like
+taking them off-balance by grappling but it lasts longer and will allow
+you to make a lot of quick strikes before they can do anything about it:
+
+Nidostegul
+''''''''''
+
+Throw your enemy to the ground (preferably a weak throw, if possible)
+and stand on top of them before they land. Don't let your enemy strike
+you first or else they'll stand on top of you. (They might also knock
+themselves down, mind.)
+
+Striking
+--------
+
+The four zones likely to disadvantage an enemy are:
+
+The Gut
+'''''''
+
+If you hit your enemies here they will be sick. They might even vomit.
+
+The Lungs
+'''''''''
+
+There are ribs in the way, but if you bruise your enemies in the lung
+they will probably have trouble breathing. If you bruise both lungs they
+will probably drop dead.
+
+The Neck (Throat and Spine)
+'''''''''''''''''''''''''''
+
+If you break their spine it will paralyze your enemy. If you crush their
+throat your enemy will probably suffocate. If you tear their throat your
+enemy will probably bleed to death. If you strangle their throat for a
+little while you can choke your enemy unconscious. (This is a good
+idea!)
+
+The Joints
+''''''''''
+
+If you break joints your enemy will be in a lot of pain and probably
+pass out. (This isn't very hard to do if you're strong.)
+
+Of these, the guts and throat are least likely to be protected by bone,
+but they might be protected by armor.
+
+Remember these guidelines when about to deliver a strike:
+
+-  When you decide to hit something, you should hit it a lot of times,
+   so long as you're at least bruising the muscle or the bone. It will
+   eventually break. (this principle is called zilirakith)
+
+-  Punching is almost as good as kicking, and much faster. (this
+   principle is called nonub) Scratching is also fast, and scratching
+   muscles can inflict a lot of pain.
+
+-  Most enemies can be incapacitated by pain and sickness.
+
+It isn't strictly necessary to grapple before striking. Your key
+technique to get good blows against the enemy without having to wrestle
+defensively or significantly disadvantage the enemy is the opportunistic
+dodge-and-strike:
+
+Zimesh Strike
+'''''''''''''
+
+If you dodge to your enemy's side (by moving diagonally), you can punch
+or scratch your enemy a lot more easily. You should probably try to use
+fast (not wild) attacks so that you hit them before they turn and so you
+aren't left off guard.
+
+Using biting against the throat, hands, or feet is called idrazoluth and
+requires too much committal to be safe against an enemy on equal
+footing. But scratching those areas is generally safe and can inflict
+pain against enemies not vulnerable to defensive wrestling.
+
+Standing Combat Against a Disadvantaged Enemy
+=============================================
+
+If your enemy is off-balance or stunned, you should take advantage of
+high-risk striking techniques that will more permanently disable them.
+
+If your enemy is unconscious from pain or extremely nauseated, instead
+flip down to the next section.
+
+The combat advice from the previous section applies, but a few more
+striking attacks are viable now that weren't before. Your goal is still
+to permanently incapacitate the enemy, and many techniques from the
+previous section can still accomplish that. A brief list of those you
+should still consider:
+
+-  gakit kun (tearing the muscles and motor nerves)
+
+-  nidostegul (standing on the enemy)
+
+-  zinesh strike (dodging diagonally and striking: doing so will still
+   reduce the enemy's ability to counter)
+
+Wrestling
+---------
+
+Asas Break (Rapid Break)
+''''''''''''''''''''''''
+
+If you grabbed the enemy's hand, lock the wrist. You can usually break
+the joint if you're strong enough. Most of the time your enemy will
+double over in pain. This is one of the most reliable techniques you can
+employ, even against armored enemies.
+
+Enkos Nitem
+'''''''''''
+
+This only works on enemies weaker than you. Grab your enemy by the head
+and gouge out their eyes. It's often easier to grab their neck but pinch
+their throat. (Grabbing their throat itself is more difficult)
+
+Striking
+--------
+
+Stod-Suton Strike
+'''''''''''''''''
+
+If you can use wrestling tricks (the sodel ar technique) to interrupt
+your enemy, you will probably leave them off-balance. While they're
+off-balance you can easily quick-attack the guts or the throat. Being
+very fast usually works since there aren't any bones protecting those
+places.
+
+Mezakod Break
+'''''''''''''
+
+If you've already incapacitated your enemy by stabbing the guts, (the
+stod-suton strike) you will probably be able to attack the lungs. Your
+goal is to bruise at least one of them. Breaking the ribs helps but
+isn't necessary: throwing a wild punch will probably work because your
+enemy won't be able to counterattack.
+
+You can also punch the head, which might kill them. You probably
+shouldn't rely on being able to do that, because you have to get lucky.
+
+Using the zinesh strike against the spine has a special name. While the
+initial dodge is a mildly defensive move, you've got to have an opening
+to punch again and again, because single spine strikes aren't very
+reliable.
+
+Ostlurit Strike
+'''''''''''''''
+
+You have to be really strong to do this, but if you punch your enemy
+in the back of the neck they'll probably break their spine and die. You
+might need to catch them offguard but if you're actually doing this you
+probably don't care, because you're very strong.
+
+This last technique involves a wrestling technique but unlike most
+wrestling techniques, it doesn't work as a defensive option and it
+requires too much committal to be safe against an enemy on equal
+footing. Unlike most wrestling techniques, this will work offensively on
+larger enemies too:
+
+Idrazoluth (“Dog Combat”: Tearing Technique)
+''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''
+
+If you bite people you will be able to tear them up (skin and muscle)
+and cause blood loss without using a weapon.
+
+The other way to do this is scratching, but biting lets you hold on
+afterwards. You can shake the body part to injure it more and you can
+often completely sever the body part if it's small, like an ear or a
+finger. This leads to even more blood loss and pain.
+
+Good places to do a lot of damage with this technique are the throat,
+hands, and feet, because disabling the throat will kill your enemy and
+disabling the hands and feet will keep them from using a weapon or
+walking respectively. (provided you disable *both* feet)
+
+This is effective against animals because animals are typically
+susceptible to muscle pain, but latching onto an animal might hurt your
+mobility. If that worries you, use scratching instead.
+
+When You Have Permanently Incapacitated Your Enemy
+==================================================
+
+If You Only Have One Enemy
+--------------------------
+
+If You Have a Weapon
+''''''''''''''''''''
+
+Follow the advice under Striking and use wild strikes to the four
+preferred zones to defeat your enemy.
+
+If Not
+''''''
+
+Stomp on their neck (to suffocate them) or on their throat. (to bleed
+them to death) Punching or wildly kicking the head several times will
+often kill them more quickly but is less reliable. (this is often the
+most effective way to finish off very large enemies)
+
+If they're wearing lots of armor, choke them instead, or take the armor
+off first. But armor doesn't usually protect the neck very well, so try
+stomping on that first.
+
+If You Have More
+----------------
+
+Ignore the one you just knocked down and subdue the others.
+
+If Your Enemy Can't Walk (or Doesn't Want To)
+=============================================
+
+Many of the techniques described in 'Initiation' will now be possible
+again, because you can get back the distance you had at the beginning of
+the fight. Don't give too much time to ranged enemies, but if they're
+already at a distance you may be able to exploit that distance. (e.g. by
+disarming them via the korumid strike)
+
+There's at least one technique where you'll have to have disabled the
+enemy to succeed.
+
+Aknunakith Strike
+-----------------
+
+Walk a little ways away from your enemy (who is lying on the ground) and
+then sprint as fast as you can in their direction. Then, when you're in
+melee range, attempt to jump over your enemy. You'll fail but you'll
+clobber them with both feet and generally you'll disembowel them too. (I
+don't understand how it works, but it does.) Unfortunately this
+technique isn't very practical.
+
+When You Are On The Ground
+==========================
+
+If the enemy isn't standing over you, you should stand up. If the enemy
+is standing over you, you have probably lost the fight and will die. But
+you still have one chance to dramatically turn the fight around.
+
+Egnul Spurn
+-----------
+
+Interrupt your enemy's attack with a body part other than your hand.
+Then use a throw to put them on the ground and stand on top of them.
+This works well when you're already on the ground. You can usually use
+your hold to break their joint after you're done.
+