Before more complex maneuvers may be learned, it is important to know the
basics. In the case of legionaries, it usually means long days of shield
combat training or simply known as 'manner of lordliness'. When the manner of
lordliness is mastered, more difficult maneuvers may be performed. One of
those more challenging maneuvers is deflecting blows. Legionaries of Kharim
use shield both to attack and to defend. Shields are often balanced so that
they are designed for deflecting away weapons. Skilled deflection would leave
the attacker open for a quick counter-attack and that is what legionaries of
Kharim try to take advantage of. Deflect blows is a derivative technique of
parry which means that proficiency in parry will also help when deflecting
blows.