Not necessarily to make carbon copies of or plagiarize, but to inspire and to motivate. In roleplaying and especially in D&D, it is important to have role models for your characters. This is what I believe makes the difference between someone who is great and someone who is legendary. They fully have the ability to pull back their killer instinct and allow those who do not deserve their wrath to escape unharmed.
While all of these sword masters are deadly and do not hesitate to strike when the need arises, they also exhibit a high level of patience and control. Many of these fictional sword masters are not only talented with their blades but also show a quality that I personally feel is essential for anyone who wishes to take on the responsibility that comes with the mantle of “master”: restraint. Instead, many of us currently look to movies, novels, and video games for our sword master inspiration and, in recent years, we’ve been treated to a host of impressive examples. However and unfortunately, these are not the great sword masters many people admire in today’s society despite the fact that, in my opinion, their deeds are worthy of study and respect. 1500) was the father of the German style of fencing and William Marshal (1147-1219) rumored to have beaten over 500 knights in various tournaments and dubbed “The greatest knight that ever lived”. Some examples include: Tsukahara Bokuden (1489-1571) who is accredited with winning 20 duels and killing over 200 men in several battles Miyamoto Musashi (1584-1645) accredited with winning 60 duels and authoring The Book of Five Rings Salvator Fabris (1544-1618) considered by many to be the greatest fencing teacher in history Johannes Liechtenauer (c. Historically speaking, there have been dozens of legendary sword masters from all over the world.
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