The Asspull

The asspull is a combat technique popularized by Balliaus. According to Balliaus, "it's a difficult skill of maintaining the mental composure and concentration required to cast spells while still being aware and coordinated enough for traditional combat."

History
According to legend, a tribe was devastated by a horde of demons during the Second Era. During this attack, an elderly man entered the tribe's walls and offered his services in exchange for an First Age artifact. The tribe declined his offer, saying the artifact was too important to the tribe's history. As the battle raged on, more and more of the tribe's champions were sent to their deaths; soon enough, there were none left. The old man approached again and offered his services, and with no other choice, the tribe reluctantly accepted. A quick and intense battle ensued, and mere moments later, all the attacking demons were dead without a single scratch on the mysterious old man. The shocked but grateful tribe asked how he did it. The old man simply replied "The Asspull," claimed his artifact as per his deal, then departed, never to be seen again.

Stages
According to Balliaus, The asspull has 4 distinct stages of mastery.

Stage 1: Initiate
The most common form of The asspull. The user can simply use magic and other combat forms.

Stage 2: Omen
The first sign of a true asspull user, these people are so adept with magic and melee combat that the wielder can engage in physical combat while casting spells. However, at this stage, it is unconscious and poorly controlled, and further training is needed in early teenage years to progress.

Some notable users at this stage: Garren, Vivian, Ying

Stage 3: Awoken
At this level of skill, the user is now capable of handling more intense spells while in melee combat. The rumored defining feature of this stage is a aura that surrounds the user and the changing of the users iris color.

Some notable users at this stage: No one

Stage 4: Mastery
Little is know about this stage due to its rarity. From what can be gathered from hearsay the users hair changes color, and the user seems to be faster.

Some notable users at this stage: Balliaus.