Figuera, also called Figueroa, was a legendary swordsman who established the fencing style used by the Estalian duellists known as Diestros.[1a]
One thing Estalians dearly love is swordplay. Its cities sport many fencing schools, each with its own style. Many of these styles are descended from the teachings of Master Figueroa, a legendary swordsman who applied the latest scientific theories to his swordplay with spectacular results.[1a]
Followers of the Figueroa style, known as Diestros, fight and duel across Estalia. Some, bored with their homeland, seek excitement elsewhere, favouring Tilea and Bretonnia. The bravest travel northeast to the Empire to test their rapiers against worthy opponents, and to see a land in the front line of the struggle against Chaos.[1a]
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Figueroa's name is a reference of Figaro, the barber of Seville, a character of the play The Barber of Seville by Pierre Beaumarchais.