(1875-02-13) Falling Blade Tourney - Melee
Falling Blade Tourney - Melee
Summary: The Melee from the Falling Blade Tourney. GM'd by Elian. Tavi wins.
Date: 13th Feb 2019
Related: Falling Blade Tourney
NPCs: {$npc}
Players:
Myrana  Mercy  Valeria  Nicolas  Brennart  Bedivere  Tavi  

Lyioness Tourney Grounds
Room description
1875-02-13

==================< Elian Posed on Feb 14 02:11AM 2019 GMT >==================
The melee of the Falling Blade Tourney is to take place in a massive field ringed by warriors. Each contestant is armored the same with the only variation being in surcoat, choice of weapon and the choice to use a shield - or not. There is a lot of jostling and insulting in those lines but most is good natured.. for now.
=================< Valeria Posed on Feb 14 02:14AM 2019 GMT >=================
Valeria stepped onto the field in her maile, cleaned and polished, but not new. It was the same maile she had worn in d'Picot Valley. She wore a new surcoat over it, however, bearing her new coat of arms, her shield off her offhand bearing the same. She had added a belt of deep blue, in deference to her House, or perhaps in honor of her Duke, who was not, if anyone cared to look in the stands, currently in attendance. She gripped and re-gripped her swordhilt, moving to join the bodies collecting in the designated holding area.
=================< Nicolas Posed on Feb 14 02:15AM 2019 GMT >=================
Nicolas stands at the ready on the field with the others. Sword and shield in hand the Knight from Rikton has his surcoat with the Rialto family crest on it and a determined look in his eyes. He doesn't rise to any taunts thrown his way as of yet, instead opting to survey his competition with a careful and assessing eye. He seems focused, almost intensely so. Standing his ground he quietly awaits the signal to begin.
================< Bedivere Posed on Feb 14 02:15AM 2019 GMT >=================
Coming out into the open field dressed in a chain mail hauberk (just like the other fighters), Sir Bedivere d'Acuto makes his presence known, he takes a breath, and draws both of his swords, entering a stance as well as saluting his opponents. "May the One show whom among us is the most skilled. Fortune to you all!"
================< Brennart Posed on Feb 14 02:15AM 2019 GMT >=================
Brennart stretches a bit as he walks out into the arena with his blunted sword and his shield. Tied to his left arm is a green lacy ribbon. As he looks over at the other participants he starts to take some deep calming breaths before he sets the sword down on the ground next to him reaching down to grab a handful of dirt grinding it into his hand before letting it fall to the ground and pick his sword back up.
==================< Tavi Posed on Feb 14 02:16AM 2019 GMT >===================
Melee time. Tavi strides into the arena bedecked in chain and his tournament Cutlasses already drawn. He reaches his usual around one hundred paces in and spins in palce arms spread wide taking it in and allowing his many adoring fans to see him. "LYIONESS!" He calls out. "I hope you enjoy the show." He bows saluting with the right cutlass and holding the left at a 45 degree angle to the side in the direction of King and Queen. "I would be remiss your Majesties!" He calls in their direction. "If I ignored my most wonderful and fairest charge of all! The Queen." He stabs his right cutlass in to the ground, draws one of the Ice Roses from SOMEWHERE … AGAIN … and tosses it to the Queen. "Please forgive me your Majesties. Both for forgetting to give you one earlier, and to you King Maris al'Ramar for giving one to your wife. She deserves it's beauty but it is only second to her, and all the lovely maidens here today!"

He actually winks at the Queen.

Plucking the Cutlass he does a very fast and intricate flourish. Then he catches the eye of Brennart and gives him a playful wink.
==================< Mercy Posed on Feb 14 02:16AM 2019 GMT >==================
Looking out over the field, Mercy let's out a sigh, not fighting due to her vassals and family not likeing the idea of her tempting another injury so close to her previous one only a week ago, even if she says she could handle it. Whoever she might root for is her secret, though her eye does move from one fighter to the next.
==================< Elian Posed on Feb 14 02:18AM 2019 GMT >==================
The Herald, a woman this time, steps onto a raised platform near the city wall. "The Melee is about to begin!" She waits for a full minute before declaring. "When the horn sounds you may begin!" Barely a full heartbeat later the horn sounds and everyone surges into the field.
================< Brennart Posed on Feb 14 02:19AM 2019 GMT >=================
Having finished with his duties and paperwork early the Duke al'Morena is in fact sitting in his seat watching the melee. He'd told his knight he'd make every effort to attend the event and watch her compete even if he wasn't going to have been able to be prepared for it himself in time. But at least he's got a glass of brandy in hand.
=================< Valeria Posed on Feb 14 02:19AM 2019 GMT >=================
Valeria turns her head, commenting in a low voice to one of the female knights standing beside her, "Do you ever wonder precisely where he keeps those things?"
==================< Elian Posed on Feb 14 02:20AM 2019 GMT >==================
In the opening phases you are all immediately attacked by some of the nearby fighters. Valeria, Bedivere and Tavi all end up fighting a single warrior as the others around them break into groups. Nicolas ends up fighting what looks like two brothers and Brennart, you end up being mobbed by three aequorians wearing wolfhead pins on their surcoats.

Brennart makes quick work of his opponents but its Tavi who really makes it look easy. Nicolas manages to take down one of the brothers but Valeria and Bedivere cant get through their opponents defenses. None of you take any significant blows.
================< Bedivere Posed on Feb 14 02:28AM 2019 GMT >=================
Bedivere seems to be focused on his single opponent! This guy was a good fighter, but Bedivere knew he could overcome. So while he cannot seem to overcome his opponent, his opponent cannot also seem to overcome him! it's an equal bout! but…he can't stay like this for long, otherwise he'll fight multiple combatants.
================< Brennart Posed on Feb 14 02:28AM 2019 GMT >=================
Brennart looks at the wolfpack that has settled their sights on him and just smiles, "Go figure the wolfpack goes after the only Galenthian. Your loss." Spinning into the melee with a feral smile on his face he's blocking cheap shots catching them with the edge of his shield as he creates openings that his sword just flows into. Maybe not as flowing as a certain dandy but still well enough to easily dispatch his enemies. "Well fought lads. Just a few years too late for that trick."
=================< Valeria Posed on Feb 14 02:28AM 2019 GMT >=================
As soon as the bell, or whistle or whatever it was, was rung, Violet found herself immediately set upon by the very same knight she had just made that aside to, her body twisting to catch the blade as the women went to battle, neither immediately managing more than glancing blows, neither immediately out of the fight. And perhaps that was for the best, as this was only the first seconds of the combat, and one might be willing to battle a lesser opponent than to face the Tarris and Deverout knights who were already decimating the competition.
==================< Tavi Posed on Feb 14 02:28AM 2019 GMT >===================
The horn blows and Tavi explodes into action. He runs forward his cutlasses spinning as he closes the distance with the man charging him. He suddnely brings them in cloase and leaps OVER the charging man's attack. He hits the ground in a roll and springs up kicking him in the back. As he stumbles forward, the Cavalier is on him. His Cutlasses swing in rapid lightning strikes that ring off the man's armor at first. He manages, while still tumbling to turn and try to parry, and he does get a few parries in, the tournament weapons ringing repeatedly.

Trapping the man's sword, Tavi circles the blades and forces the man to stab his blades into the sand, where he then strikes him with both blades in the man's midsection. He doubles over and then Tavi brings his blades down on his back and he faceplants. He spins in place and then is off again, rushing the next target.
=================< Nicolas Posed on Feb 14 02:30AM 2019 GMT >=================
The two brothers that advance on Nicolas are met with force. Lifting his shield he blocks one of them while sweeping his blade harshly toward the midsection of the second brother knocking the wind out of him. He focuses on trying to take out his second opponent while still remaining alert, in case any sneaky sorts decide to try something involving a sword and his back. And lo and behold…here comes Tavi. He sighs looking quite put upon. He lifts his shield doing his best to hold his defense while he faces two opponents once again…one of them being surpremely annoying.
==================< Elian Posed on Feb 14 02:35AM 2019 GMT >==================
As the melee continues Tavi moves to engage Nicolas giving Nicolas' opponent an opportunity to strike hard at the Knight. (Nicolas takes 3 damage) Tavi's swords get through Nicolas' defenses (Nicolas takes 1 damage). Sadly Nicolas just cant get a break to land a solid attack on his own foes. Brennart moves to attack Bedivere after finishing off his own opponent (Bedivere takes 3 damage). Except for the encounter with Brennart Bedivere manages to hold his own. Whilst Bedivere does not manage to land a strike on the knight opposing him he also manages to defend himself successfully. Valeria finishes off her opponent and can now choose who she will attack next..
==================< Mercy Posed on Feb 14 02:41AM 2019 GMT >==================
Mercy continues to watch in silence as the hits are traded. Leaning slightly forward as a critical eye has been on one person the entire time, as if judgeing him for no real reason, though that roving eye does also take in Valeria, but still back to the one person she managed to show up and see. Octavian Deverot, not out of any real like for the man, but because eventually a small nugget of a plan she has been working on might involve him.
=================< Myrana Posed on Feb 14 02:46AM 2019 GMT >==================
Myrana arrives very late to her seat, brushing in with a whisper of soft wool as she settles herself quietly and slightly flushed. Combing her hair back from her face with beringed fingers, she shoots the others around her an apologetic look before scooting up in the slightly too-tall chair, trying to see who is where in the field.

"What've I missed?" she asks Mercy. Padding in after the little Armaz, Myra's elementi Ouros sniffs around, tail threatening cups of wine before the hound lies down at the foot of her chair against her warm skirts with a huff.
=================< Valeria Posed on Feb 14 02:49AM 2019 GMT >=================
Valeria cleared her opponent, having no time to offer anything but a terse, "Well fought, before she forded her way across the field, heading for her fellow al'Morena knight, though rather than attacking him or the Tarris knight who had moved to engage him, she directed her attack at the other knight who was also attempting to eliminate Bedivere from the competition.
==================< Mercy Posed on Feb 14 02:49AM 2019 GMT >==================
Mercy looks to Myrana and gives a shrug. "Controled chaos as usual, Deverot acting more like a showman than a knight, Sokar showing physical domination, the usual." She says as she sits back, offering Myrana a chalice with some slices of local fruit and grapes. "I'd be down there, but my personal healer said it's to dangerous this close to my injury, pah!"
==================< Tavi Posed on Feb 14 02:49AM 2019 GMT >===================
He closes in on Nicolas and his opponat and slides between the two. He lashes quickly at Nicolas's leg and then is up and moving again. His Cutlasses twirling again he spins in place and comes in at the pair again. His blades flashing quickly to try and find a weak point in Nicolas' defense or to get a lucky hit on the other guy.
=================< Nicolas Posed on Feb 14 02:50AM 2019 GMT >=================
Nicolas frowns slightly as he is hit by both opponents. Growling softly under his breath he slams his shield toward one of his opponents before bringing his blade towards Tavi in a downward arch, trying to make the other drop his guard and stumble backwards before swiping upwards quickly at his chest. The more annoyed he gets the more fierce he seems to fight, determined to bring his foes down.
================< Bedivere Posed on Feb 14 02:50AM 2019 GMT >=================
Well, at least Bedivere is trying. that's all anyone can say at this point. The night was fighting an opponent, then it's Valeria to the rescue. But now it seems the walking man-beast Brennart is coming to take a piece out of him, and it looks like he's gonna succeed unless Bedivere does something FAST
================< Brennart Posed on Feb 14 02:53AM 2019 GMT >=================
Brennart continues moving towards his next opponent and having spotted his nearest he strides towards Bedivere… He's not as flambouant as certain cavaliers are but he's still just a tank stalking towards Bedivere but with an intent that lets the man know he's got a new opponent adding in. Once he gets into range he just waits for openings defending any counter attacks but just biding his time to… Strike.
==================< Elian Posed on Feb 14 02:54AM 2019 GMT >==================
Bedivere's opponent manages to get in a strike just before he goes down. (Bedivere takes 2 damage leaving him at 1) Brennart also gets in a strike on Bedivere. (Bedivere takes 2 damage leaving him at -1) and Bedivere is unable to continue. Valeria strikes the warrior who was attacking Bedivere, scoring her second KO.

Tavi, the brother and Nicolas continue there three way fight. Tavi manages to get a lucky strike on the brother and he goes down but Tavi and Nicolas appear evenly matched and neither gets in a hit on the other.

Brennart, Valeria, Nicolas and Tavi are now the only ones on the field. Valeria and Brennart are free to pick their attackers during the next phase. Everyone else is already fighting.
================< Bedivere Posed on Feb 14 03:00AM 2019 GMT >=================
Welp, Bedivere tried. All it takes is one swing from the warrior knight and the good sir knight is down for the count, sleeping roughly on the hot sand.
==================< Mercy Posed on Feb 14 03:01AM 2019 GMT >==================
Mercy leans over and whispers to Myrana. "Bedivere is rather handsome though, you'd think I'd know better than to fancy a knight…"
==================< Tavi Posed on Feb 14 03:06AM 2019 GMT >===================
Tavi slides with a flash of blades and parries several attacks from Nicolas and then kneels and slashes at the brother, catching him in the chest. He falls backward and then ducks under a return strike from Nicolas. He slides back step and smiles at Nicolas. "Not bad for a Riktonian." He spins and slashes both blades at Nicolas, trying to find any opening.
=================< Valeria Posed on Feb 14 03:08AM 2019 GMT >=================
As soon as Valeria had moved to dispatch the knight who had initially engaged Bedivere, she twisted, attempting to get between he and Bedivere. But alas, the strike comes too quickly, and her fellow al'Morena knight falls. There's an instant, when she considers stopping to help Bedivere off the field, but there's simply no time, and she strikes the final blow against his opponent, before she moves to engage Brennart.
=================< Myrana Posed on Feb 14 03:09AM 2019 GMT >==================
Myrana's eyes light up as Mercy offers her the chalice. "Thank you," she says, reaching in to draw out a pair of deep green hothouse figs. Inkstains blacken the side of her hand, but she picks the fruit out with a ginger fastidiousness that'd totally bely her obvious carelessness with the pen.

"Oh, Sir D'Acuto?" She looks that way with a smile, only to see the good knight laid out flat on the ground. She winces. "Oh-! Ow." But she nods in agreement, turning the fig about in her black-blotched white fingers. "My fight with him in the single weapon was extremely enjoyable."

Watching her friend though, Myrana can't help but smile fondly, quite assured that he's not going to be able to hear them over all the concussions coming his way and the utter brawl of the melee. "Sir Deverot is a pain in the ass."
==================< Elian Posed on Feb 14 03:11AM 2019 GMT >==================
Attendants push into the melee and drag Bedivere out into the healing area thats already thrumming with head injuries, dislocations and a few breaks. It doesn't look like anyone has died yet though. That might be resolved soon though since a brawl just broke out in the commoner section of the stands over who will win! The rest of the crowd seems torn between charging over to join the brawl, staying and watching or simply shaking their heads at the ruckus. Guardsmen around the area are already making their leisurely away across to the fight. It will probably be over soon..

The field splits into two 'duels' of a sort as the four remaining contestants split off into two groups.

Brennart and Valeria fight against each other fiercely and it is Valeria who gets the upper hand (Brennart takes 2 damage).

Nicolas and Tavi continue their own fight now that the third party in their little soiree has been taken out of the picture. Nicolas gets the upper hand (tavi takes 3 damage)

At this point Valeria has 7 points remaining, Nicolas 4(+1), Brennart 5(+1) and Tavi 4.
=================< Nicolas Posed on Feb 14 03:11AM 2019 GMT >=================
Nicolas smiles faintly at Tavi in return. "You are rather skilled yourself if I may say so. At least you are proving to be an enjoyable challenge. The roses are a bit of an overkill though." He smirks doesn't let up on his attacks, keeping Tavi moving and dodging blows as he probes the mans defenses with quick yet harsh blows.
==================< Mercy Posed on Feb 14 03:13AM 2019 GMT >==================
"Two swords, it's a funny thing, alot of sailors arent actualy that skilled with a blade, they use their balance and physical accument to make up for it, so when you pull two blades, they usualy just leap overboard, mistaking flaire for skill." mercy says with a smile. "I used to do the same thing before one of my knights got me into a training circle." Mercy takes note of the brawl and slips a hand into her coat, looking back to myrana. "Looks like the common people arehaving a heated debate on the melee." She says with a smirk.
==================< Tavi Posed on Feb 14 03:22AM 2019 GMT >===================
Tavi stumbles back form the solid hit and grins. "Good sword handling. I bet the ladies REALLY think you're good with blades eh? You handle them so well. The grip. The motion." he waggles his eyebrows. The strength. While he's distracted Tavi slides in again, aiming blow after blow on the Rikton Knight.
=================< Valeria Posed on Feb 14 03:23AM 2019 GMT >=================
Valeria clearly doesn't know what's good for her, because she moves in to engage Brennart with the full force of her will and determination, attempting to use her smaller size to give her an advantage, if she should get inside his longer reach, attempting a strike at the edge of his ribs. She keeps her feet moving, the window of her focus winnowing down until there's only the Tarris knight in her view. Whatever else is going on on the field, that will have to wait.
================< Brennart Posed on Feb 14 03:24AM 2019 GMT >=================
Brennart steps into the fight against Valeria, raising his shield and as he engages her he's slowly circling to move away from the other two fighting as well as to move away from any of the down'd fighters to let the healers pull them from the ring easier. After a few brief exchanges with their blades he ends up taking a few hits that slide through his defenses.
==================< Mercy Posed on Feb 14 03:24AM 2019 GMT >==================
"Did he just…" Mercy asks Myrana as she hears Deverot's joke about 'self abuse', Placing her hand inside her palm. "And I thought my jokes were bad."
=================< Nicolas Posed on Feb 14 03:28AM 2019 GMT >=================
The flattery from Tavi seems to have made Nicolas almost tense, it has definately put him more on the defensive. He tries to hide it but his cheeks are turning pink even as he tries to focus on the fight. The repeated praise has him turning a very warm shade of pink as he frowns at Tavi looking embaressed. "Um…thanks I think…" He looks utterly baffled and completely mortified. He is forced to use his shield to fend off incoming blows. Frowning at Tavi he shakes his head trying to clear it. "You really shouldn't say such things…" Oh One save him. This man is worse than he thought!
==================< Elian Posed on Feb 14 03:29AM 2019 GMT >==================
Nicolas and Tavi trade blows. Tavi finds an opening and goes for a strike but Nicolas manages to block it with his shield!

Valeria and Brennart move slowly around the large arena, trading blows with each other in a way that showcases the fact they both have exceptional skill in their chosen weapons. Neither manages to get through the others defenses.

Meanwhile in the stands the first of the guardsmen reaches the troublemakers and they start making quick work of the disorganised mob through brawn, cudgel and the mantle of authority granted by the royal arms that adorn their surcoats.
=================< Myrana Posed on Feb 14 03:31AM 2019 GMT >==================
Myrana leans forward with a jingle to see where Mercy is looking, at the brawl breaking out in the people's stands, but soon turns her attention back to the field. "Did he just… oh, uh," It flew right over her head, so she spends a mmoment trying to think of an answer that makes it sound like she knows what Mercy is talking about. But she can't think of anythng, so she takes a bite of fruit instead, hoping she doesn't notice.
==================< Mercy Posed on Feb 14 03:44AM 2019 GMT >==================
"Prediction.. I think that new al'Morena knight there, Valera i think? I think she might just win." mercy says as her hand slips out of her coat, once the brawl dies down as she watches the fight. "That rikton knight will fall if he isn't carefull… but that also works in Valeria's favour if he can tire out deverot."
==================< Tavi Posed on Feb 14 03:44AM 2019 GMT >===================
Where Tavi is finese and grace, Nicolas is brawn and strength. Tavi swings his two blades at lightning speed, lashing repeatedly and striking Nicolas about the arms, the shoulder above the shield and the legs. He is however unable to get UNDER the shield to strike a telling blow. He dances around Nicolas' counter strikes. Strikes that if they connected would have felled just about anybody. Including Tavi! He ducks under a strike and unleashes a series of blows that fall on Nicolas' shield. He tries not to mutter under his breath, but he has to admit. He misses his hand Cannon right about now. He slides back and circles Nicolas holding his cutlasses in an en guarde position as he moves one foot over the other. "I don't suppose you'd just … lay down? I know several Riktons who did in the war …. Again. I mostly fought Kentaire. Those guys were jerks. But you Riktons. Pompous. I mean. Ye One. You could go on and on. Preach all damn day while we fought. It was like: Oh my God in the Kingdom of Heaven, please shut up, die or Kill me! Seriously. This one guy, and I kid you not, he would not shut up …. "
==================< Elian Posed on Feb 14 03:44AM 2019 GMT >==================
Tavi pulls a masterful strike that rips right through Nicolas' defenses (Nicolas takes 4 points) but after that Nicolas rallies and barely manages to fend him off.

Meanwhile Valeria manages to slip a blow through Brennart's guard but Brennart manages to get his shield up in time to protect himself! Shortly afterwards Brennart gets his own back and Valeria takes her first injury of the melee (Valeria takes 2 damage)

The brawl in the stands has vanished like it never happened. Cheering commoners replaced by a handful of sour faced guardsmen.
=================< Valeria Posed on Feb 14 03:46AM 2019 GMT >=================
Valeria continued to press the attack, trying everything that she knows how to make it past Brennart and his excellent blade and shield work. Her best strike hits his shield, and the press forward costs her, as she takes a hit herself. Still, she's still, in comparison, fairly fresh, and she has strength enough to continue to press the attack.
=================< Myrana Posed on Feb 14 03:47AM 2019 GMT >==================
"For goodness sakes," Myra mutters, hearing Tavi's chatter between blows on armor and shouts from other parts of the melee. But she chuckles. "You might be right. Ah!" Having been fishing about in her fox-lined cloak, she finally produces a bottle of dark brown glass, sealed with pink wax.

"Have you got a cup?" She asks, wiggling it at Mercy.
================< Brennart Posed on Feb 14 03:47AM 2019 GMT >=================
Brennart grunts a bit as this young knight is putting him through his paces, "I can see why you got your spurs in battle sir. You're a force all of your own." As the fight begins to really kick off he barely notices the slip of his guard and shifts just enough to catch the strike from Valeria on his shield. Then he starts to get his footwork back and presses his attack getting a solid shot in on the young woman.
==================< Mercy Posed on Feb 14 03:50AM 2019 GMT >==================
Of course mercy has a cup. "Oh, and what have you there?" She says, though she doesn't add the nickname that she has in her head for Myrana, instead she offers the cup. "You remember Valeria right? She was in that battle against those white hall heathens, she did very well for herself, was next to me when we held the infantry, until I have to take over for Jordan, His grace has been given a very high mountain to climb."
=================< Nicolas Posed on Feb 14 03:51AM 2019 GMT >=================
"I'm not the one currently ranting Sir. I am perfectly happy to leave the sermons to the Priests. I ask that you do not judge all of Rikton by a few." Nicolas fires back at Tavi taking a harsh hit that leaves him reeling for a moment. Then he forces himself forward moving with all his remaining strength to try and make a final stand against this man.
==================< Elian Posed on Feb 14 03:56AM 2019 GMT >==================
For a while Nicolas manages to resist Tavi's onslaught. He even manages to get a strike through Tavi's guard (Tavi takes 1 point) but then Tavi rallies and Nicolas is knocked out of the melee (Nicolas takes 4 damage)

Meanwhile Brennart and Valeria continue to fight. Valeria finds a source deep inside and manages to get a blow past Brennart's defenses (Brennart takes 3) but then Brennart manages to slip a weak blow through her defenses in return (Valeria takes 1)

Nicolas is now out. Tavi is on 3 points, Brennart is on 2(+1) points and Valeria is on 4(+1).
=================< Myrana Posed on Feb 14 03:56AM 2019 GMT >==================
"I've observed her," says Myrana, though she was nowhere near Mercy in the battle, and was much too preoccupied with her struggle against Reist's sorcerers to see beyond her immediate fellows. "She seems valiant."

She breaks the wax and uncorks it, pouring juniper wine into Mercy's cup before producing her own cup.

"I don't envy the new Duke at all."
================< Brennart Posed on Feb 14 03:59AM 2019 GMT >=================
Brennart continues the battle with Valeria and his smile starts to get bigger as he's being pressed by the tiny knight… He's trading blows with her as he starts to edge closer and closer to his limits for the melee.
==================< Mercy Posed on Feb 14 04:00AM 2019 GMT >==================
Mercy smiles as she takes in the scent of the wine. "Juniper, has a wonderful aroma, thankyou Myrana." She says before taking a sip of the wine. "Envy or no, I do think his mind for logistics will help him, he is very good at delegaction, a mark of a very good leader." She says with a smile as she takes another sip. "So.. how grandiose do you think deverot's story will be about how he defeated the rikton knight?"
=================< Valeria Posed on Feb 14 04:01AM 2019 GMT >=================
Valeria's reply was terse, not out of anger, but simply a need to conserve her breath. She was not entirely fresh as she had trained earlier in the day and sparred after, "Such words from one so accomplished as yourself, Sir Tarris is a rare compliment, and I thank you." That thanks did not extend to letting up her attack as she pushed to close the range between them, perhaps in the hopes of making it more difficult for him to get in a more powerful swing. That came at a cost as she took another solid blow herself.
==================< Elian Posed on Feb 14 04:07AM 2019 GMT >==================
Brennart moves to strike valeria with a nearly perfect form. For a moment it looks as if everything is all over but she manages to swing up her shield just in time. The blow leaves her shaken and unable to quickly recover, leaving her with little opportunity to get back onto the offensive just yet. Something Brennart takes advantage of with his second strike (Valeria takes 2 damage)

A chorus of boos fill the air! Apparantly the local aequorians really want their newly minted hedgeknight to win!

Valeria is down to 2(+1) points of health.
================< Brennart Posed on Feb 14 04:10AM 2019 GMT >=================
Brennart grunts a bit as the battle rages on while Tavi's over there doing Tavi things… Prolly pruning the rose bush he's got in his cloak or something. He pushes the attack his blade whistling through the air with an epic hit to… Her shield, "Well done." But the massive strike caused her to be shaken and unable to adequately deflect his next attack striking her with a solid hit.
=================< Valeria Posed on Feb 14 04:10AM 2019 GMT >=================
Valeria might have miscalculated, as she moved in close as she found herself both unable to get in a good strike, barely managing to even graze the edge of Brennart's shield and took blow sound enough to force her to bite back a hiss of pain. The battle was certainly taking its toll, but she as not quite ready to give up the fight yet.
==================< Elian Posed on Feb 14 04:18AM 2019 GMT >==================
Brennart gets in a savage strike (Valeria takes 4 damage) giving him his fourth KO. Now there are just Tavi and Brennart on the field! Who will be named champion?
==================< Tavi Posed on Feb 14 04:18AM 2019 GMT >===================
After defeating Nicolas, Tavi saunters over to the Arena spectators. He leans casually on the railing and produces another flower. He tosses it to Mercy and gives her that roguish wink. "I figure you deserve one of these Countess. Between you and Viscount Adriono d'Armaz it made my early AHEM Privateer life interesting." He rolls his head to watch the other two fighting. "But. Keep the Rose as a consolation prize. Never caught me."
==================< Mercy Posed on Feb 14 04:20AM 2019 GMT >==================
Mercy sticks the offered rose in Tavi's hair. "You never caught me either Deverot." She says in a very low voice before leaning back only to wince at Tarris' hit to Oxbridge. "Oooof, if that doesn;t just beat all…"
=================< Valeria Posed on Feb 14 04:21AM 2019 GMT >=================
Valeria, for all her fire and determination, simply is no match the the Tarris knight, and while she manages not to land a single blow, the strikes he aims at her hits perhaps too well, striking her so soundly she simply crumples to the sands, blade and shield falling with her, leaving her a rather uncomfortable pile on the sands.
=================< Myrana Posed on Feb 14 04:21AM 2019 GMT >==================
Myrana laughs. "I'm glad to hear you say that. I don't know him at all, but what you say is true; Her Majesty's judgement is good." She smiles, and then gasps, brightening with excitement as Tavi knocks down his opponent. For all that they butt heads constantly, it's well known that they're friends, competing constantly and heatedly. She grins, and stands up to lean against the railing, hands settling atop the silk house banners hanging over the edge.

Which is how she catches the fact that Tavi didn't know she was there, seated next to Mercy. Arriving late will do that.

"Have you got those stuffed in your shirt, Deverot, or are you regurgitating them on command?" She asks, folding her arms on the rail to lean down, braid hanging over the edge. "Inquiring minds want to know."
================< Brennart Posed on Feb 14 04:25AM 2019 GMT >=================
Brennart continues flowing from one attack to the next not letting the poor knight get her feet firmly planted under her until she just crumples from his final blow. Stepping back from the fallen knight he looks back towards the healers and waves them over as he looks over at Tavi, "Whenever you're ready Sir…"
==================< Elian Posed on Feb 14 04:29AM 2019 GMT >==================
Attendants hurry in, ducking around the two remaining competitors, to pull Valeria and Nicolas out of the arena and into the healing areas. Treated with all the respect due to their station and position in the event, they are likely to be up and about quickly, albeit bruised.

Tavi and Brennart face off now that Valeria has been elimated and the spectacle of dual swords in play against a sword and shield begins anew. Both men are surely exhausted by now but their skill is still shines through. In the opening salvo it is Tavi that gets in the first strike (Brennart takes 1) and then Tavi pulls out another attack, forcing Brennart down and out of the Melee. (Brennart takes 2) Tavi wins!

The crowd cheers wildly. Pleased that their peoples champion and an aequorian takes the prize!
================< Brennart Posed on Feb 14 04:33AM 2019 GMT >=================
Brennart moves towards Tavi the old knight a bit winded at this point, "That pup put me through my paces. We getting old?" Then the engagement begins the flurry of Tavi's movements causing Brenn to stumble back just a bit as he takes a solid hit… Followed by another solid hit that drops the knight to the ground where he ends up dropping his sword as he just lays there staring up at the sky, "I think I see that cloud now…"
==================< Mercy Posed on Feb 14 04:36AM 2019 GMT >==================
Mercy tosses up her arms. "Of course he does." She says as she finishes the wine, leaving the cup of fruit with Myrana. "Well, this was a good peice of entertainment, but I'll take my leave." She says as she looks out over the field once more, before turning with a flair of her own and walking out of the arena.
==================< Tavi Posed on Feb 14 04:43AM 2019 GMT >===================
Tavi looks up at Myrana and gives her a wink. "So. The secret is…" He looks over as Brennart defeats Valeria and he looks back to Myrana, "Hold that thought." He then pushes off the Railing and comes right at Brennart. "Sir Tarris! You know you are interrupting me speaking to very pretty ladies." He tsks as he parries Brennart's first swing and then leaps back to avoid another. He slides forward and unloads a quick series of probing strikes at the man. "AH! Still good! So. I would like to discuss you knocking me on my ass in the Joust. I'm afraid this must be avenged."

He laughs and parries several strikes and then lashes at Brennart in another series of attacks before he counters another parry. Then another. And another. "He lashes again when he sees an opening aiming to get past the man's shield. When Brennart falls he pants and thrusts his blades into the sand and offers a hand to the other Knight. "That was well done sir!" He calls out. "It could have gone either way my friend. Next Melee I'm sure you'll take me, and next Joust, I will have better luck no?"
================< Brennart Posed on Feb 14 04:48AM 2019 GMT >=================
Brennart groans a bit, "I'm good right here for now sir. The clouds. They're pretty…" He chuckles some as he reaches up and accepts Tavi's hand and gets back up onto his feet, "Well the wolf pack came after me this melee and found out I'm not the easy prey I once was so I'll take that as a win." He grins some and nods, "I look forward to the Circuit opening again. Although…" He points towards the healers tents, "That new knight. She's a beast she'll be keeping us on our toes for a while."



Victor: Tavi
KO's: Valeria (2), Nicolas (1), Brennart (4), Bedivere (0), Tavi (4)

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