>>5657206>>5656520>>5656503>sidesword>cloakHis old sword has served him well, but it was essentially an arming sword with two finger rings on the crossguard. Light, capable of cut and thrusts, but not very protective. The rings were developed due to thrusting ー by putting the index finger on a quillon, the fencer has better control over the point.
This new sidesword has large finger rings, side rings, and a knuckle bow to protect the hand. These steel parts around the hilt will be than enough to stop cuts and thrusts of larger blades.
While these arms and armor will protect him against melee weapons, not being attacked at all is preferable.
Although somewhat frayed, Cris manages to reconstitute her umber brown cloak to fit Sira. Extensively used by her during her years in the Serpent Scholars academy, its duration of light bending has waned. Still, being able to turn invisible for two or three minutes could prove invaluable in escaping an ambush.
With his new equipment acquired, Sira thanks the associates and bought them some gifts in return. He still has plenty of fruit wine from Pikebreak.
The only thing left he has time for is researching Johannes’ past.
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To understand his past activities, Sira needs to understand how foreigners from western countries got into Sablestream in the first place.
Although western countries first traded with Sablestream during the early 1500s, it was the current monarch, Chaisri (Chai - Sri)
Sri is pronounced similar to ‘Sri’ in Sri Lanka who extensively made used of foreign mercenaries and merchants in warfare.
While foreign influences have seeped into Sablestream for a while, his reign was when it became much more substantial. With his leniency on different religions and accommodation for these foreigners, there was an influx of people from the west.
