[ Terminology could certainly differ across worlds. This is not something unheard of, but it does make the mystery somewhat more intriguing.

Intriguing enough that he silently casts a shield of protective magic around him... just in case. It would take careful observation to see the momentary circular glint that reflects in the sunlight. One never could tell what they're dealing with until it's seen.

He nods to the training dummy on the opposite end of the field. ]

'Damage' it all you like. The more I see, the more I may understand what I must do.