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Re: Didn't he Kaldric Send a noteboard - 03/05/2012 07:01:24 PM
Fellow should go to beginner's fencing class. That's no way to hold a sword. And stop posing!.


It's vaguely reminiscent of the sword form Rand used against Ishamael over Falme. He's probably preparing to Sheathe the Sword again.


stand with his sword held high over his head in that position.

I've looked the position up. According to wot wiki

"It is typically used to train balance. The swordsman stands on the ball of one foot, sword held reversed in both hands over their head shifting from foot to foot."

I'm not sure what held reversed means but Rand is definitely not standing on one foot in the picture.


He also only has one hand on Callandor. Hence the "vaguely reminiscent" comment. That was just my first impression when I saw it. I could be completely wrong.
Kaldric

P.S. The "NSSP" is implied.

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