[Dungeon Fantasy] Non-East Asian inspirations for Martial Artists (and Ninja)

sir_pudding · 07-29-2022, 03:44 AM

Cú Chulainn was trained by Scáthach.

Michael Thayne · 07-29-2022, 10:46 AM

Another option I can't believe I didn't think of earlier is the possibility that martial arts might be associated with non-humans—anything from elves, to half-celestials, to an ancient dwarven civilization with many long-lost secrets.

Dalillama · 07-29-2022, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by sir_pudding

Cú Chulainn was trained by Scáthach.

Fionn Mac Cumhàil trained with the famous warriors Bodhmall and Liath Luachra.

07-29-2022, 03:44 AM	#1
sir_pudding Wielder of Smart Pants Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ventura CA	Re: [Dungeon Fantasy] Non-East Asian inspirations for Martial Artists (and Ninja) Cú Chulainn was trained by Scáthach.

07-29-2022, 10:46 AM	#2
Michael Thayne Join Date: May 2010	Re: [Dungeon Fantasy] Non-East Asian inspirations for Martial Artists (and Ninja) Another option I can't believe I didn't think of earlier is the possibility that martial arts might be associated with non-humans—anything from elves, to half-celestials, to an ancient dwarven civilization with many long-lost secrets. __________________ Innkeeper's Quest: A *GURPS Dungeon Fantasy* Forum Quest Handle is a character from the StarDrive* setting (a.k.a. d20 Future), not my real name.