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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Baron Opal II" data-source="post: 9367315" data-attributes="member: 6794067">1) Path of the Anvil- The gish is selective about the foes that a specific weapon is used against. They may carry two or three weapons as the main weapon is saved for special foes that grant the most power to the blade. More of their power is focused on improving their weapon of choice. Narratively, the greatest of those who walk this path leave a named blade of power in the world as their legacy. (c.f. Sword-Dancer, by Jennifer Robinson)2) Path of the Robe- The gish learns to wield a sword who's complementary theme grows with level. The character's skill in magic and melee complement each other. (c.f. Oathbound, by Mercedes Lackey)3) Path of the Lever- This gish uses their sword as an implement to more easily use and cast magic with a strong martial theme. Rather than a wand or staff, the blade is this character's means of "leveraging" magic. You might expect magic missile to manifest as thrown knives or a wall of swords to appear after a slash in the air. This might be the more heavily curated of spell lists, with several that are unique to this sub-class. (c.f. Can't think of a reference beyond half-remembered anime.)</blockquote>