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 An Aldori Duellist is just someone who fights in duels with an Aldori Duelling Sword –  however, the very best will have spent years following specialist training regimes.  A basic Aldori Duellist might just study for proficiency with a Duelling Sword, but to be recognized as a master, and a swordlord, is more difficult.  There are three main routes to becoming a Swordlord. An Aldori Duellist is just someone who fights in duels with an Aldori Duelling Sword –  however, the very best will have spent years following specialist training regimes.  A basic Aldori Duellist might just study for proficiency with a Duelling Sword, but to be recognized as a master, and a swordlord, is more difficult.  There are three main routes to becoming a Swordlord.
  
-**Swordlord (Fighter Archetype)** – the mainstream approach used by the majority of Aldori  families and their troops.   When they achieve level five they are known as a Swordlord Elect (Think Brown Belt).  Level six gains them full Swordlord status  (Think Black belt)+**[[https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/fighter/archetypes/paizo-fighter-archetypes/swordlord/|Swordlord (Fighter Archetype)]]** – the mainstream approach used by the majority of Aldori  families and their troops.   When they achieve level five they are known as a Swordlord Elect (Think Brown Belt).  Level six gains them full Swordlord status  (Think Black belt)
  
-**Swordlord (Prestige Class)** – The best route for anyone who didn’t follow the Swordlord  archetype – and even some that have.  Qualifying for and achieving a single level of the Swordlord Prestige Class earns you Swordlord Status.+**[[https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/fighter/archetypes/paizo-fighter-archetypes/defender-fighter-archetype/|Defender (Fighter Archetype)]]**  – A less popular approach, but used by some  Aldori  families and their troops.  When they achieve level five they are known as a Swordlord Elect (Think Brown Belt) Level six gains them full Swordlord status  (Think Black belt)  
  
-**Duellist (Prestige Class)** –  An unusual way to qualify, but still possible.  Someone trained in a different class, but proficient with an Aldori Duelling Sword, may well be given Swordlord status when they qualify as a duellist.  However, they will have to prove their ability in a duel.+**[[https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/prestige-classes/other-paizo/s-z/swordlord/|Swordlord (Prestige Class)]]** – The best route for anyone who didn’t follow the Swordlord  archetype – and even some that have.  Qualifying for and achieving a single level of the Swordlord Prestige Class earns you Swordlord Status. 
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 +**[[https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/prestige-classes/core-rulebook/duelist/|Duellist (Prestige Class)]]** –  An unusual way to qualify, but still possible.  Someone trained in a different class, but proficient with an Aldori Duelling Sword, may well be given Swordlord status when they qualify as a duellist.  However, they will have to prove their ability in a duel.
  
 There are many  Feats and Traits are specifically helpful to Aldori Duellists.  There are many  Feats and Traits are specifically helpful to Aldori Duellists. 
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 A falcata is a fairly heavy slashing sword, an (in the games rules at least) a buckler is a small shield strapped to the arm.  Although you can grasp something in the Buckler hand –  you lose the defensive benefits of the buckler if you do that – and you also lose all the class benefits  that are based on the buckler. A falcata is a fairly heavy slashing sword, an (in the games rules at least) a buckler is a small shield strapped to the arm.  Although you can grasp something in the Buckler hand –  you lose the defensive benefits of the buckler if you do that – and you also lose all the class benefits  that are based on the buckler.
  
-A Traditional  Duellist is just someone who fights in duels with a buckler and falcata –  however, the very best will have spent years following specialist training regimes.  A basic Traditional Duellist might just study for proficiency with a falcate and buckler, but to be recognized as a master is more difficult.  There are not many ways to become a master duellist in the traditional style.+A Traditional  Duellist is just someone who fights in duels with a buckler and falcata –  however, the very best will have spent years following specialist training regimes.  A basic Traditional Duellist might just study for proficiency with a falcate and buckler, but to be recognized as a master is more difficult.  There are not many ways to become a Master Duellist in the traditional style.
  
-**Buckler Duellist (Fighter Archetype)** – the approach chosen by most characters who choose to make a career as a Traditional Duellist.  When they gain Level Six they are known as master Dualists.   +**Buckler Duellist (Fighter Archetype)** – the approach chosen by most characters who choose to make a career as a Traditional Duellist.  When they gain Level Six they are known as Master Dualists.   
  
 **Duellist (Combat Feat)** – This feat give a character with basic falcata and buckler skills a boost.  Someone with this feat and, at least, BAB 6 might be awarded Master Duellist status. **Duellist (Combat Feat)** – This feat give a character with basic falcata and buckler skills a boost.  Someone with this feat and, at least, BAB 6 might be awarded Master Duellist status.
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