Difference between revisions of "Stances"

Windstance uses sweeping, broad strokes that flow from one attack to the next. It is a two-handed stance with the body turned sideways, elbows bent and the tip pointed up and back over the head. The sweeps are majestic, and come from multiple sides. Sometimes they are small, quick blows that are meant to unnerve their opponent; other times, the sweeps are wide.{{book ref|sa1|58}}{{book ref|sa1|19}} Windstance is the best stance to use against multiple opponents{{book ref|sa2|56}} and can cause many casualties on battle field with its wide sweeps; it is very poor at parrying,{{book ref|sa1|68}} though it does have some defined sweeps for doing so.{{book ref|sa2|53}}{{book ref|sa2|57}} This is [[Adolin Kholin]]'s favored stance{{book ref|sa2|14}} and the most familiar one for Dalinar as well.{{book ref|sa1|19}} Since it relies on mobility more than strength, Adolin plans to teach it to [[Shallan]] early on when he is teaching her swordfighting.{{book ref|sa3|15}} It is very popular among the Alethi in general.{{wob ref|4358}}