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{{NPC infobox
| icon = EoD mentor (bladesworn).png
| location = Lake Lutgardis
| coordinates = [31907.5, 103011]
| level = 80
| race = Human
| profession = Bladesworn
| rank = Elite
| requires = eod
}}
[["Jadestream" Shun]] is a [[Canthan]] [[bladesworn]] found meditating on his [[Flow]] in [[Lake Lutgardis]]. As an Elite Specialization Mentor, he explains to player characters what it means to be Bladesworn.

== Location ==
;[[Cantha]]
* [[The Echovald Wilds]]
** [[Lake Lutgardis]]

== Combat abilities ==
;Abilities
* Wields Gunsaber

== Dialogue ==
:Traveler, has anyone told you that tromping around behind a seasoned Bladesworn like myself could get you killed? If I believed you hostile, I may have cut you down.
:{{Dialogue icon|more}} ''That's a fancy greatsword you've got there.''
::This is actually a gunsaber. It may resemble a greatsword, but only in shape and size. You may have seen them in your travels around Cantha.
::{{Dialogue icon|more}} ''Tell me more about the gunsaber.''
:::The gunsaber is a tricky weapon to use, even though it has a lot of advantages over a standard gun or sword. The hardest part is being able to reload while performing sword techniques.
:::{{Dialogue icon|more}} ''Tell me about your flow.''
::::Flow is a kind of... mental state you need to be in for the most efficient use of the weapon. A positive flow is needed to smoothly load the amber cartridges required to perform a Dragon Slash.
::::{{Dialogue icon|more}} ''That sounds very different from a traditional warrior.''
:::::To be "bladesworn" means that you are dedicated to the use of the gunsaber. It's a difficult weapon to master and, as a result, we cannot use the same variety of weapons as a traditional warrior.
:::::{{dialogue icon|back}} ''Tell me about Dragon Slash.'' <small>'''(Same as "Tell me about Dragon Slash." below)'''</small>
:::::{{dialogue icon|back}} ''Tell me about your flow.'' <small>'''(Same as "Tell me about your flow." above)'''</small>
:::::{{Dialogue icon|back}} ''Aside from the gunsaber, do you carry any other weapons?'' <small>'''(Same as "Do you use this amber for anything else?" below)'''</small>
:::::{{Dialogue icon|end}} ''I see.''
::::{{Dialogue icon|end}} ''I see.''
:::{{Dialogue icon|more}} ''Tell me about Dragon Slash''
::::It is the ultimate bladesworn technique. You fire amber cartridges while swinging the sword to accelerate the blade. It can take out the most powerful of foes with a single swing if you do it right.
::::{{dialogue icon|back}} ''Tell me about your Flow.'' <small>'''(Same as "Tell me about your Flow." above)'''</small>
::::{{dialogue icon|back}} ''That kind of power must come with a downside.'' <small>'''(Same as "That sounds very different from a traditional warrior." above)'''</small>
::::{{Dialogue icon|end}} ''I see.''
:::{{dialogue icon|more}} ''Are there any drawbacks to wielding the gunsaber?'' <small>'''(Same as "That sounds very different from a traditional warrior." above)'''</small>
:::{{Dialogue icon|end}} ''I see.''
::{{Dialogue icon|more}} ''What kind of history led you to combining a gun and a sword?''
::: The gunsaber is a fusion of an amber-based firearm and a more traditional greatsword. It was invented here in Cantha, though the advent of jade tech certainly hurried things along.
:::{{Dialogue icon|back}} ''Tell me more about the gunsaber'' <small>'''(Same as "Tell me more about the gunsaber." above)'''</small>
:::{{Dialogue icon|more}} ''What was that about amber?''
::::The ancient trees in the Echovald Forest create a special type of amber that can be extracted. It's a core component in the cartridges that are loaded into the gunsaber.
::::{{Dialogue icon|back}} ''Why not jade tech?'' <small>'''(Same as "You mentioned jade tech?" below)'''</small>
::::{{Dialogue icon|more}} ''Do you use this amber for anything else?''
:::::Aside from the gunsaber, most Bladesworns carry around a pistol. It uses the same amber cartridges as the gunsaber does, which gives it a lot of stopping power at the cost of range.
:::::{{Dialogue icon|back}} ''I'd like to know more about the gunsaber'' <small>'''(Same as "Tell me more about the gunsaber." above)'''</small>
:::::{{Dialogue icon|end}} ''I see''
::::{{Dialogue icon|end}} ''I see''
:::{{Dialogue icon|more}} ''You mentioned jade tech?''
:::::While the gunsaber runs on amber, it owes a lot to the advancements of jade technology. I considered calling myself Amberstream Shun once, but it doesn't have the same ring to it.
:::::{{Dialogue icon|back}} ''You said it runs on amber?'' <small>'''(Same as "What was that about amber?" above)'''</small>
:::::{{Dialogue icon|back}} ''Is wielding the gunsaber difficult? <small>'''(Same as "That sounds very different from a traditional warrior." above)'''</small>
:::::{{Dialogue icon|end}} ''I'll leave you to your meditation.''
:::{{Dialogue icon|end}} ''I see''
::{{Dialogue icon|more}} ''What does a Bladesworn do?''
::: A few of us work as mercenaries, but I believe many Bladesworn are employed by the various corporations as bodyguards or militia.
:::{{Dialogue icon|back}} ''I'd like to know more about the weapon you're wielding.'' <small>'''(Same as "That's a fancy greatsword you've got there." above)'''</small>
:::{{Dialogue icon|end}} ''I see.''
::{{Dialogue icon|more}} ''Before that, what are you doing out here?''
::: I was trying to hone my focus and practice getting into a good flow state. Frankly, there's no better lesson than getting into good old combat though.
:::{{Dialogue icon|back}} ''Tell me about your flow.'' <small>'''(Same as "Tell me about your flow." above)'''</small>
:::{{Dialogue icon|end}} ''I'll leave you to your meditation.''
:{{Dialogue icon|more}} ''Who are you?''
::I'm Jadestream Shun, the fastest Bladesworn this side of the Echovald Forest.
::{{Dialogue icon|more}} ''Jade...stream?''
:::It's a nickname i'm trying out. Haven't gotten it to catch on yet. What do you think?
:::{{Dialogue icon|more}} ''I think it needs more work. Does that mean your sword is jade tech??'' <small>'''(Same as "You mentioned jade tech?" above)'''</small>
:::{{Dialogue icon|end}} ''I have better things to do than come up with catchy nicknames.''
:{{Dialogue icon|more}} ''What are you doing out here?''
::I was trying to hone my focus and practice getting into a good flow state. Frankly, there's no better lesson than getting into good old combat though.
::{{Dialogue icon|back}} ''Tell me about your flow.'' <small>'''(Same as "Tell me about your flow." above)'''</small>
::{{Dialogue icon|end}} ''I'll leave you to your meditation.''
:{{Dialogue icon|end}} ''I'll leave you to your meditation.''

== Trivia ==
* "Jadestream" Shun is a likely reference to the Metal Gear Rising Revengeance character [https://metalgear.fandom.com/wiki/Samuel_Rodrigues Jetstream Sam].
* [["Jadestream" Shun]] wears the following [[heavy armor]] skins:
** [[Heavy Antique Shoulderpads]]
** [[Heavy Antique Coat]]
** [[Breech Loaders]] (reward for {{achievement|Master Bladesworn}})
** [[Heavy Antique Leggings]]
** [[Heavy Antique Shoes]]

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