Albus lectures about Glyphs
"As you know, our clan was created for the purpose of eradicating Dracula. To this end, they research glyphs and other magical techniques. Glyphs - essentially, an artistic symbol representing the power that dwells within all things. Each symbol contains a great deal of magical energy, which can be released if one properly channels magic through the glyph itself."
'Instructor' Albus pauses and turns to a drawing on the chalkboard that vaguely looks like a 3/4 back view Shanoa, gesturing at the shoulder and its tattoo-like circle of power.
"In one rare instance, one of our female warriors was found to possess a unique ability that allowed her to channel power through runes that are marked on her body. Others including myself, had previously failed all attempts to use our own bodies as a conduit for our arts. So I myself am therefore limited to relying on enchanted leather armor, and using Agartha, my charmed firearm. I can channel glyph energy into bullets, which then become magical projectiles."
Another pause, to which he draws his flintlock gun from its holster and points to the engravings along the side.
"If you were to load the glyph-imbued cartridges into a regular firearm, it would likely dismantle itself. There has to be some kind of containment spell in the form of an etched design, rune or mandala to keep the magic from overloading whatever is channeling it. Therefore, when I use glyphs such as Ignis, Fulgur, Grando, Acerbatus, and even when I combine Luminato and Umbra, with such a 'decorated' device, I have little concern for any of them backfiring or causing undue surprises."
With a final pause, Albus checks the time and then insists that 'class is dismissed'.
How Ecclesians get things done in a training exercise
"Showtime." Albus grinned, after having stated that he and his combat partner would 'show them how it's done'.
A sigh was heard from inside the suit of their armor-clad opponent. Their fellow kinsman was more-than-aware of how things were about to go, and wasn't very keen on battling through another defeat; likely hating 'this part' quite voraciously.
"Lighten up, Stefan." Albus called over, a grin on his face as he and Shanoa took crouching 'ready' stances next to each other a fair ways away from the armored man. "Be a sport."
"Easy for you to say, Sir."
When they started, Albus immediately vaulted high into the air and let loose a few regular shots at their 'foe' to provide cover fire for Shanoa as she ran low towards the moving 'tin can', brandishing dual rapiers.
While the two melee combatants battled, Albus landed and circled around to look for an opening to exploit.
Their training partner feinted and caught Shanoa off guard for the briefest instant -causing her to merely misstep, but the action cost her the attention of her opponent, who then speed-dashed towards Albus, aiming high at the marksman with a horizontal slash of his sword. The researcher's eyes went wide before he leaned far back to avoid the blade, and when it looked like he was about to fall, he arced into a backwards kickover (back-flip/handstand), setting off his Quadruple Ignis ability defensively rather than offensively.
His opponent hesitated at the flames, which cost him the match as he was suddenly yanked back into a vulnerable position. Shanoa had wrapped one arm around his armored neck and brandished a glowing rapier at his throat, and Albus stood with his firearm aimed right at the metal helmet.
Conceding the fight, their opponent double-tapped Shanoa's arm and let out a sigh, really hating 'that part' even more.