View source for Item:Disciplined soldier's manual depicting an unbalancing berserk

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The soldier's manual is commonly used to impart the knowledge necessary to modify the appearance of pets or items summoned via compatible spells or abilities.  The soldier's manual documents the necessary footwork for a personal Earthquake Berserk style.

You are rather sure you could READ the soldier's manual to gain its knowledge.

Were the soldier's manual to be activated, the following modifications would be made:
    Successfully hitting a target:
         Your view: You advance on (victim) with inexorable precision, forcing him to yield ground until his footing fails and he topples backwards.
       Target view: (Barbarian) advances on you with inexorable precision, forcing you to yield ground until your footing fails and you topple backwards.
         Room view: (Barbarian) advances on (victim) with inexorable precision, forcing him to yield ground until his footing fails and he topples backwards.

    Failure to hit a target:
         Your view: You advance on (victim) with inexorable precision, but he braces in time to preserve his balance and withstand your final drive.
       Target view: (Barbarian) advances on you with inexorable precision, but you brace in time to preserve your balance and withstand his final drive.