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Characters

In Severance/Blade you get to choose from four different characters, each with their own special abilities and skills. The missions in each level will vary depending on which character you choose to play. Each character is trained in different fighting skills and weapons, and they offer great variation in game play.

The Knight

The Knight comes from Lagash, in the kingdom of Naram-Sin and is a very well balanced character. He can use most armour and weapons except for the really heavy ones and his speed is good. The Knight may be the best character to start with, as he is an overall well-skilled character compared to the three other extremes. The Knights prefer one-hand weapons and a shield.

The Order of the Sword was established eight centuries ago and since then it has protected the frontiers of the kingdom against plundering. The construction of the great wall was able to stop the small raids and the two great fortresses discouraged all who dared dream of the orders treasures. However, one of the fortresses has fallen and there's been no news of the other for two weeks. The armies of the sorcerer are on the move. You have never been defeated, but this is no joust or tournament, this is the real war.

The Amazon

The Amazon comes from Argos beyond the frontiers of the middle kingdoms and is a very agile and fast warrior. She can't use heavy armour or weapons, but this is compensated with her ability to get out of tight situations and make a quick attack from a distance. Spears and long ranged weapons are The Amazons favorite.

The valley is at peace, protected by the fortress of the narrow gorge and its powerful guardian, and the Amazons carry on with their lives as if nothing ever happened. But this peace will not last for long. The armies of the sorcerer will tumble everything in their path, and not even their guardian will be able to avoid the invasion. There is, however, a slight possibility. You depart, bow and arrow in hand, to find new allies.

The Dwarf

The Dwarf comes from Heim. His clan lives beneath the Earth in their mansions hewn from the stone. The Dwarfs are very strong and powerful warriors, but slow in speed compared to the others. They are strong and steadfast as the mountains they build their citadels in, and can use about any armour and weapons as long as it fits. Dwarfs, besides of having great stamina, are practically immune to poisonous and magical potions. The Dwarf especially likes battle-axes and concussion-weapons.

The dwarfs have always lived in peace. Sheltered by the large gates that protect their subterranean citadels from the outer world, they have preferred to stay away from human activity. Never had the sorcerers' armies dared to confront the strong dwarfs. Until now... Copperson, the traitor. It was he who opened the doors for the enemy and allowed evil to seep inside the city of the vaults. Time for revenge has come. You have a tremendous stamina and you are practically immune to magic and poisonous beverages. You are also protected by an excellent piece of armour. There is no enemy who can withstand your strength in a fair fight... or at least in a fair fight according to your terms.

The Barbarian

The Barbarian is a nomad, he comes from the high steppes of Dasht-e Kavir and Dasht-e Lut and is fit for any fight. Strong as a giant and merciless as any of his opponents, he is the born warrior. He is the strongest of all the four characters, but he despises the use of armour. He's blend of intuition and stamina, along with a lethal weapon, makes him a feared rival in the eyes of his enemies. The Barbarians choice of weapon is the two-handed sword and other two-handed weapons.

The tribes arrived five centuries ago fleeing from Dal Guraks armies. They established themselves in the plains as soon as they arrived and initiated their incursions against the reign of the Order of the Sword. The fortress of the two towers was soon erected and this sealed the entrance to the kingdom of the Knights, preventing further incursions. However, there is still a bitter feeling amongst both races. With the awakening of the dragon, the sorcerer's armies have set forth. Time has come to forget the past and seek new allies. You have inherited strength and quick reflexes. You excel in fighting techniques and in weaponry. You do not need armour since you are easily able to elude the enemy's strikes. When dominated by the fury of the battle, all people, friends or foes, fall under your blow…

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