Actually I would personally disagree, Shamir is and he's less experienced so Shamir would without a doubt be wrecked in sword combat. But that doesn't mean he can't be creative in his approach, as a tiefling you have the bodily weak points that an experienced fighter would know to take advantage of to get in a few good shots, but magically he can be over powered rather fast. I agree Shamir vs Kyvir is a poor match up, but with more experienced sword fighters it would be interesting to see them fight. Alexander seems to be more inclined magically than physically, so right now the only toe to toe fights I can see happening is Garuda cs Kyvir or Isilfarrel vs Garuda, since Garuda I would rank as the close second strongest magically and Kyvir out classing him physically but potentially not creatively. If that makes sense. Though that's just me speculating since you know your characters better than me and their limitations, I'm only going to step in if you start getting superman syndrome and never lose.

And just so we're clear, I'm not arguing I'm just having fun discussing.

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Even with a creative approach, Shamir's magic is only good for (at least right now) healing minor wounds and transmutation, and he doesn't seem to have much ranged ability. So the fight would be very up-close and personal, which is where Kyvir accels.

Alexander seems to be capable of some ranged work, with his fire Magic, which would give him (IMO) the best odds against Kyvir depending on the fight's setting. I'd say that Alexander would do best in 50+ meters sized area, but anything less an Kyvir could get close enough to end things pretty quickly.

Garuda would be a quick fight, one way or the other. I'd assume He wouldn't attack Kyvir from a long range, as that would make it easy for Kyvir to dodge the (fairly) small explosive radius. So it'd be mid-close range, which is where they both kick ass, so It'd definitely be the most interesting.

And no I get you, I'm not arguing either.

Garanin Stonehewer [+]

Character Name: Garanin Stonehewer
Age: 42
Race: Dwarf
Chosen School of Magic: Enchantment, Restoration
Alignment: Neutral Good

Appearance: Garanin is a dwarf, and as such, he’s a short and stout little man. He stands at about 4’5” and weighs in around 160 pounds in smallclothes. He keeps his hair slightly shorter than seen above. His eyes are a vibrant shade of emerald green. Clothing-wise, Garanin prefers to wear unassuming clothes, typically favoring earth tones and clothing that keeps most of his rather hairy body covered. This comes from his preference for wearing armor, which he often keeps some pieces of with him. It’s not unusual for him to walk around casually with a breastplate on his chest. Every now and again, he’ll be seen with just a pauldron or a gauntlet on one arm.
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Magical Talents: Enchantment

Weaknesses: Destruction, Illusion, Alteration
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Personality: Garanin’s a decent enough fellow as long as you give him a chance to get to know you. Unfortunately for some, he’s also extremely crass from his time as a soldier. Dark humor, casual insults between friends, and a generally strict demeanor makes him stand out quite a bit from even a slightly formal crowd. He can behave like a lifelong friend, slinging casual japes and downing ale one moment, to standing at attention and barking like a trained dog the next.

He describes his behaviorisms as his two ‘modes’: Serious and Not-Serious. When he gets serious about something, he’s Serious: steadfast to perhaps even a point of bullheadedness, and determined to get the job done right. When he’s not so serious…he’s Not Serious. Very much at all. He’ll joke about nearly anything from that ugly mole on his back to your latest failure at wooing a lovely tavern wench, expecting as much in return as he gives.

He treats his friends with great care, willing to go to near any lengths to defend them, but he also holds those he considers dear to him to high standards. Cheating, hurting the innocent, and otherwise acting like a “big shittin’ bell-end” will get Garanin on your case pretty darn quickly.

Character Flaws: He holds grudges for quite a while, as an opposite to his stalwart loyalty to his friends, he’s not likely to forgive a betrayal quickly. He can also take his seriousness (or lack thereof) a bit too far at times, which makes him seem a bit two-faced to some people.
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Character History: Garanin is a soldier. Even now, at the Grand Arcanium, he considers himself a soldier above all else. If his people were, say, to fall under attack by some terrible marauders, he would be as likely to abandon his position at the Academy as he would be to stay. It would certainly depend upon the circumstances, but if ordered to, he would leave without a second thought.

It’s a good thing he’s officially on an extended leave while he learns the ways of Enchantment magic. His goal at the Arcanium is simply that: he is here to learn how to become a grand enchanter. When he first realized he held the Dwarven Gift, he reported to his Commander and asked what to do.

That’s why he’s here now. All of Garanin’s life up until very recently has been that of a soldier. He’s far from the greatest legendary hero in a fight, but he’s able to put any untrained whelp into the ground as well. His tutelage in magic is far behind what might be expected of a student of the Arcanium, but he believes his raw talent and drive to learn Enchantment will be reason enough to keep him around.

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I think he's perfectly acceptable for the rp, approved. It'll be fun to see how he functions as a straight up brawler without any magical experience learning entirely from his time there.

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Sorry for double post
Unless Shamir is able to get range on Kyvir, it won't be a very fair fight. Shamir is likely to be a lot faster than Kyvir, but Kyvir is pretty light on his feet for the mountain he is. That, plus Shamir is an "Average" swordsman, whereas Kyvir is only alive because he was the best fighter Surthay could produce. Right now, the only people I'm seeing that could take him on would be Alexander, Garuda, or obviously, Isilfarrel.

However, with that all being said, his greatest weakness is his loyalty. Unless ordered to do otherwise by Isilfarrel, he won't attack or get into fights with people. Even if someone picks a fight with him, he will play it defensively and do little actual damage to them, only doing enough to stop them from continuing to attack him.