What's the best action scene you've read in a fantasy story?
I'm working on my fantasy story and I need inspiration on how to tackle the action & fight scenes. As someone who's more inspired by manga/comics than prose, I know how I would want the scene illustrated. I can see how I want the characters framed, how their movement is captured, even how the powers look on panel, but I'm struggling with capturing that same energy when it's written out.
Just translating the imagery in my head into words isn't working. It doesn't capture the frenetic pace I'm going for, where someone can parry and counter an attack, then launch a new attack on another person before anyone else can react.
So if you have a favorite action scene, especially if it involves special powers/magic being freely wielded (shonen manga style), I'd love to read it.