Bookworm Gladiator

"What's more, his toughness is in question, now that I've seen him bleed and nearly dying by the second round with Haza and the fact that he is still healing. With all that said, however, I must commend his willpower. The man does not give up, he has a keen ear for strategy and instruction, and his form in executing that over-hand counter and moving into the tackle... it was stunning.

Training will begin in earnest. That is, after Jirikoy's funeral rites. In the meantime, I must also seek counsel from Baku."

- Cicero, Fight Theory

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Pace decreased from 57 to 50

Aggression decreased from 63 to 60

Toughness decreased from 89 to 80

Reach increased from 25 to 65

Form increased from 75 to 79

- mori socium Aggression -4

Perception increased from 69 to 71

- mori socium Pace -1

Resolve increased from 85 to 87

- mori socium Strength -1

Result: A sharp increase to attack with more reach, despite other deficiencies. And a more balanced defense, albeit no significant improvement overall.

Arena Primarch Rank 19

*Almost every natural skill has mori socium: other skills that are negatively affected by it's development. For example, an increase in Aggression will negatively affect a person's Form. Usually applicable when ascending tiers, or increasing in the final tiers. Cicero will attribute according to his prejudice or knowledge.

** A detailed treatise on the martial skills will be published in the final version of Volume 1

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