It is said that Stabbio the Bad, exiled Prince of Luccini, was the first to train his bodyguards as expert duellist, armed in what has since become the traditional duelist style. Others started copying his innovative style fighting after suffering at the hands of Stabbio's henchmen. A prince finding himself an exile or fugitive from his city is wise to hire a band of freelance duelist and use their services to regain or usurp power.[1a]