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The only problem I see in giving a 13 year old a katana is that it'll be too big for him to wield. Also, there is a difference between the size of early teens, men and women, so there's a possibility he will grow out of the blade. Age really is irrelevant here, since the boy should be reaching the age where he should be strengthening his body to use a sword.
Too big for him to wield effectively. He could probably pick the thing up, and swing it, but kids can't wield swords well. Also he is malnourished. Vyras will need to take frequent breaks along the way to give the ex-prisoners food to replenish energy. Age is definitely not a factor in the sense of being able to wield a sword. It's cultural. No Sudovian in the lowlands would allow a child of any age to wield a sword unless it is a practice sword, whereas Kids in the highlands might be more proficient with an actual katana.
First off, without proper nutrition, kids growth in terms of height stunts. As I said, it can be reversed, but you need need to be fairly tall to use a sword of any type. There's a reason why every military from Roman times until today has a minimum height requirement. It's to be able to wield weapons effectively.
There's a good chance Subaki would fall backward if he tried a vertical slice. A horizontal slice could cause him to fall over. The only thing he could probably use a katana for is to stab with it. Even then, his wrists wouldn't be strong enough to hold the blade in that position for long. The blade would slowly sink to the ground.
I could see Subaki using a dagger, or a light hatchet. That's about it. Just your friendly neighborhood gay boy!
The only problem I see in giving a 13 year old a katana is that it'll be too big for him to wield. Also, there is a difference between the size of early teens, men and women, so there's a possibility he will grow out of the blade. Age really is irrelevant here, since the boy should be reaching the age where he should be strengthening his body to use a sword.
Too big for him to wield effectively. He could probably pick the thing up, and swing it, but kids can't wield swords well. Also he is malnourished. Vyras will need to take frequent breaks along the way to give the ex-prisoners food to replenish energy. Age is definitely not a factor in the sense of being able to wield a sword. It's cultural. No Sudovian in the lowlands would allow a child of any age to wield a sword unless it is a practice sword, whereas Kids in the highlands might be more proficient with an actual katana.
First off, without proper nutrition, kids growth in terms of height stunts. As I said, it can be reversed, but you need need to be fairly tall to use a sword of any type. There's a reason why every military from Roman times until today has a minimum height requirement. It's to be able to wield weapons effectively.
There's a good chance Subaki would fall backward if he tried a vertical slice. A horizontal slice could cause him to fall over. The only thing he could probably use a katana for is to stab with it. Even then, his wrists wouldn't be strong enough to hold the blade in that position for long. The blade would slowly sink to the ground.
I could see Subaki using a dagger, or a light hatchet. That's about it. Just your friendly neighborhood gay boy!
09-May-2020 03:22:55
Good Job, Annie, but why stop there? What would Annie's reaction be to Vyras and the kid being knocked down by wolves?
Also what was her opinion on the heated argument over Vyras' 'incompetence' (I'd call it "senility') she could have joined in on the conversation. Just your friendly neighborhood gay boy!
Also what was her opinion on the heated argument over Vyras' 'incompetence' (I'd call it "senility') she could have joined in on the conversation. Just your friendly neighborhood gay boy!
09-May-2020 03:28:31 - Last edited on 09-May-2020 03:32:43 by Pink 4 Twink
I have next to no knowledge in Japanese history to begin with, other than in anime, and especially in Samurai culture. So my question is what age did Bushi children begin executing the condemned and training with bows and stuff. I think I bit off more than I can chew when I made Subaki the child of a Samurai.
Just your friendly neighborhood gay boy!
09-May-2020 05:34:18
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