Veridan

The art of Veridan is an age-old martial art which originated amongst the clans of the Ursaron in the late First Era. It is a magic aided martial art, incorporating the use of the Aspect of Density to bring crippling strikes to enemies. Masters of this practice are able to increase the force of every strike while seamlessly lessening each incoming attack by shifting the density of their fist and/or knuckles. This is extremely difficult due to the speeds at which they must react and due to the nature of Aspect magic.

Origin
The art of Veridan predates the birth of Elementalism by several generations. Though it employs the use of this school of magic, in its beginnings it was a much more mystical art. The ancient Veridan masters couldn't explain in detail their art form, but rather relied on intuition and feel, to deliver these empowered strikes.

With the spread of Elementalism sweeping through the land in the 10th century NE, sects broke off from the old following as they implemented the study of Elementalism into their art. Elementalism change the Veridan art forever. Though some still clung to the old ways, those who embraced the new more calculated approach to Veridan saw a new caliber of power potential. With the knowledge of exactly what was happening in their bodies and the Essence, fighters were able to achieve greater power at significantly lower risk to their bodies.

The Art of Veridan
Archons of the Veridan art employ the use of Elementalism, specifically the Aspect of Density, to achieve such feats as making one's knuckles as hard as diamond while decreasing the density of an opponent's jaw. The difficulty of Veridan is extremely high because of the fast past at which this Elemental reactions must take place. Styles of Veridan are wide and varied, generally varying based on clan within the Ursaron region. There are also foreign clans of Veridan as the art became widespread in the 14th to 15th centuries NE. Most notable of these foreign styles of the art of Veridan is the Shasa'zariian Ka'stii practice, which originated in the Kalabar desert on Azatar in the late 12th century NE.