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Table: Fencer Archetypes

ArchetypePrerequisitesDescription
BushiAu RaSome warriors spend their lives studying the blade, selected from an early age to train under a sensei. Those among the guard of the Ruby Princess have developed a style of fighting that shifts as the tides do, combining the swordplay of samurai with more defensive, flexible techniques.
DervishSome warriors have adapted dances into graceful martial forms, and their swashbuckling style is feared throughout the world its ability to devastate foes with a scimitar through motion and agility regardless of strength of arms.
DuelistA warrior with a touch of finesse with some focus on talents on locking enemies in combat to hold the front or parry attacks none other could withstand.
MeowskateerPalicoMeowskateers are smooth-talking palicos with a distinct accent, usually wearing a cavalier’s hat, a belt with a sword, a small black cape, and small boots. They often use their cute natures to distract opponents. In the hands of a trained warrior, a well-sharpened blade is deadly regardless of size. A meowskateer moves in close, using her size and skill as an advantage.
MusketeerSome fencers hold more strongly to a particular ideal of chivalry and teamwork than to the culture and practice of dueling. For these individuals, the path of the musketeer offers special training in light firearms and coordination in combat. With a musketeer on your side, you can be sure of quick support and a reliable comrade-in-arms.
PirateA pirate breaks from the confines of country and king to commit his crimes upon the high seas. He holds allegiance only to his ship and its captain (if even that much is true), and lives a lawless life upon the waves, plundering ships and shorelines as suits his whim.
Rune FencerThe art of inscribing runes on one’s self has been lost in the ages. These swordsmen embrace this art. Through training their constitution, they are able to inscribe runes on themselves to give them an elemental edge in battle. This allows strikes to hit with various elements and allows them to shrug off outside attacks from the elements.
Scaly SkirmisherLizardmanSome lizardmen use a fighting style of darting in and out of melee range and thrusting or throwing deadly spears at their prey, rather than standing and trading blows in melee combat.
SpellfencerEven beyond red mages, there are those who combine blade and spell at once. While not having the same innate magical prowess, spellfencers can harness the powers of their allies to wield magic through their blades. There are enough similarities that the layman may mistake these arcane warriors for red mages.
SwashbucklerThe swashbuckler focuses on quick, nimble feet and a good eye at striking with a light, one handed weapon. Swashbucklers use their speed and coordination in a deadly blend with their Charisma to become capable fighters who prefer to avoid getting hit instead of drawing upon their resilience to take the blows and keep on standing.
SwordmasterA swordmaster meditates to strengthen her spiritual connection to her blade. She strives to perfect her skills by mastering six deadly trances.

Non-FF Archetypes

The following archetypes are based off of pop-culture references outside of Final Fantasy and may not fit within the theming of your campaign. Consult your DM before using them.

Table: Non-FF Fencer Archetypes

ArchetypePrerequisitesDescriptionReference
Mystic FencerWhile many may dedicate themselves to the sword in one way or another, few can explore so demanding and arcane a discipline as mystic fencers do. These paragons of elegant swordsmanship blend the power of the blade and materia through obscure technologies, and construct their own weapons accordingly; no other device can support their highly specialized techniques, and no one can mistake a mystic fencer once he draws his magitek weapon on the battlefield. This weapon is his life, and his devotion to it shines as brightly as its blade.Star Wars
QuartzerFencers are infamous for their speed and agility, and yet there are some with a desire to overclock their speed motif, to exceed beyond any conceivable speed and deadliness. Quartzers are fencers who had perfected their unique skills, blending martial skills and their limited dabbling into the powers of time itself to exceed all expectations.Kamen Rider Zi-O