Tournament of Gareth

The Call for Competitors

Invitations to the Realm

List of Contenders

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July 11th at 3 bells past noon in the Arkane Arena.

- List of Contenders -

Qzxauip

Origin: Altainian

Rank: Lord

Race: H-Ogre

Guild: Skald

Faith: Raije

Reason for Entrance: "I wish to serve a higher purpose than fighting. It

will always be what I do best, but I wish to aid Gareth in saving their

Lord, and serving them."

Interesting fact: Ex Lord of War of the Wrath of Justice

Arreana Lightwing

Origin: Absaroke Tribe of Tropica, destroyed when Malachive's forces

invaded

Moved to Arkane, then the Wrath of Justice

Rank: Lady of the Court since she was Lady of Survival in the Wrath

Retired to help Althainia prepare for the World Games.

Race: Ariel

Guild: Priest (Deacon)

Faith: Taliena

Reason for Entrance: "It's a noble pursuit of fighting, one which will both

test my skills and the skills of others and raise spirits and morale for

those of the Light. Thus it's very important."

"Additionally, I seek entrance to the Keep if I am deemed fit."

Interesting Fact: Earned name is Petal, she is of the Wind clan of her

tribe. Therefore known as Petal of the Wind

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Compiled with thanks to Squires Aerahan Mamoritai and Leslille Ainsley.

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Damerus Firebeard

Origin: Arkane

Brief time spent in Darkonin as a Guardian

Rank: Lieutenant in the Royal Arkanian Army

Race: H-Ogre

Guild: Skald

Faith: Lord Nadrik

Reason for Entrance: "My reasons are twofold. First, I wish to compete

against others and test my skills in combat against them. My hope is that I

can learn from this experience so that I might better serve Lord Nadrik in

the battles to come."

"My second reason is I hope to display the virtue and prowess of my people

to those of the Light... Ogres do not worship the Gods of Light, and it is

my hope that one day they will."

Interesting Fact: He was actually raised as a follower of Zandreya, and

converted to Lord Nadrik on his own when he became of age.

Victis Malory Arbiter

Origin: Wrath of Justice

Rank: Soldier (War)

Race: Human

Guild: Paladin

Faith: Lord Nadrik

Reason for Entrance: "I enjoy a friendly fight. And I enjoy the opportunity

to test the warriors of Light, to see how well they can handle themselves in

an arena environment, and perhaps provide training."

Branzol Snowdragon

Origin: Knighthood

Rank: Lieutentant (Lance)

Race: Human

Guild: Druid

Faith: Kantilles

Reason for Entrance: "To boost the numbers of the tournament, and hopefully

be able to first hand witness possible future entrants into Gareth."

Interesting Fact: Son of Kaikias

Pharia Du'Broth

Race: Minotaur

Guild: Priest (Novitiate)

Iulh Foehammer

Origin: Wargar

Rank: Hammerer

Race: Mul

Guild: Skald

Faith: Lord Raije

Lactan Bloodbane

Origin: Wrath of Justice

Race: Wemic

Guild: Slayer

Faith: Raije

Afelfir Ri'flefa

Origin: Ganth, formerly of the White Robes

Race: Minotaur

Guild: Invoker

Faith: Kantilles

Reason for Entrance: He wishes acceptance into the tournament of Gareth so

he may prove his prowess and strength in battle, and perhaps one day join

the Order of Gareth.

Ramias Thurazindall

Origin: Knighthood, formerly of the Conclave

Rank: Knight of the Shield

Race: Human

Guild: Priest (Deacon)

Faith: Kantilles

Laeruh Lightcatcher

Origin: Wanderlusting, formerly from Arkane

Rank: Ensign, Navy

Race: Kender

Guild: Swashbuckler

Faith: Taliena is her favourite. Though she states to pray to each deity as

needed and/or suited.

Reason for Entrance: "For fun, sir. I want to have lots of fun and do my

very best!"

Interesting Fact: "I love my friends more than anything else."

Keninin Raij'wi Kislixinpa

Origin: Ganth

Rank: General

Race: Minotaur

Guild: Priest (Deacon)

Reason for Entrance: "I will be entering the tournament of Gereth

seeking possible admitance into Knighthood."

Pilgorr Rygen

Origin: Formerly of Arkane

Race: Half-Ogre

Guild: Skald

Faith: Austinian

Reason for Entrance: Seeking to join the Knighthood.

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The Order of Battle

The Fights, In Brief

Victis Malory Arbiter vs. Gwaine d'Aggravaine

A classic paladin fight, and fine opening to the Tournament. There was smiting, charging, smiting, charging. Ever merciful knights of Nadrik, they agreed not to lay on hands. One outstanding point of the fight involved the two paladins smiting each other at the same moment, and then, being blind, chased after each other, causing earthquakes. The featherweight poet paladin, Gwaine, was ultimately crushed by the giant of a paladin he faced.

Lactan Bloodbane vs. Laeruh Lightcatcher

Though the kender valiantly attempted to keep Lactan blind, the mighty wemic slayer easily overpowered her.

Damerus Firebeard vs. Branzol Snowdragon

Elementals, spirits and bears, oh my! Branzol breathed like his dragon ancestors, using a figurine, and the skald and druid danced around their various summoned friends till finally Branzol fell in a very close match.

Iulh Foehammer vs. Jayl MacGregor

This skald vs. druid match was far more straight forward. Iulh pummeled Jayl quite soundly, no bears or earth elementals to ward off the dwarven axes.

Qzxauip vs. Kloengr Neiurne

Though Kloengr did his best to ambush the skald, Qzxauip's spirit was quick to rescue him. Ultimately safe from the ranger's attacks, the spears of the skald impaled the ranger.

Keninin Raij'wi Kislixinpa vs. Ramias Thurazindall

Though Keninin started with an elemental, technically disqualifying him, the fight was allowed to resolve itself. Ramias took flight, frequently gored by the minotaur opponent. There were some troubles with wrangling the elementals at the start, but as the fight took shape, Ramias proved to have better command of his. Armed with a flaming flail, he was able to toast his opponent soundly.

Victis Malory Arbiter vs. Lactan Bloodbane

Lactan's magical dragon slaying lances were brought to bear upon the good paladin's horse. Unable to dismount the four-footed furry charger from himself, Victis switched to smiting. However Lactan's bashes, charges, and lances proved overpowering. Though Lactan won the match, he was called away, and unable to finish the tournament. His clansmate, Victis, went on to champion him in the competition.

Iulh Foehammer vs. Arreana Lightwing

The stout dwarven skald effectively overpowered the lithe ariel priestess of love. Though she often had an earth elemental present, it rarely stayed between herself and the dwarf long. Arreana blinded Iulh effectivly, but in every instance the dwarf was able to escape, cancel the malediction, and quaff a new protective potion before she could engage him. Notable was Iulh's honor and respect for his opponent to stay his blade when Arreana called for quarter.

Damerus Firebeard vs. Qzxauip

For this skald battle, Qzxauip demonstrated superior command of the musical spirit skalds may summon. He pressed his attacks, keeping Damerus on the defensive. He also greenleafed the other skald quite handily, which no one ever expects.

Ramias Thurazindall vs. Afelfir Ri'flefa

A battle between two former white robes. With a diamond golem on hand, Alelfir did what Invokers do best, anti-magic shell, and chain lightning! Between the electo shock therapy, and being gored and tossed into the air, Ramias, priest of Kantilles, found little to do against the minotaur invoker, except run.

Victis Malory Arbiter vs. Iulh Foehammer

Once again Victis' warhorse bit the dust, quickly put down the dwarven battle axes. Iulh's spirit managed to keep itself between the dwarf and paladin on a number of helpful occasions. A blinding smite mid battle allowed the paladin a chance to remount but ultimately was not enough to turn the tide of the battle. Though his faithful warhorse tried to keep the paladin safe, the dwarven fist and axes proved relentless. Once again, the honorable Iulh demonstrated mercy in victory.

Qzxauip vs. Afelfir Ri'fleta

Apparently having some money on this fight, Afelfir summoned a Jeweled Egg Golem of DOOM. This seemed to serve as a chain post, but Qzxauip's flaming weapons found their furry mark far too often. Inspite of his electifiying display of magic, Afelfir was defeated in a very close match.

Victis Malory Arbiter vs. Afelfir Ri'fleta for Third Place

Once again Afelfir spared no cost and summoned two Jeweled Egg Golems of DOOM to act as a chain post, as well as summoned a stray thought to add some more confusion to the field. Victis conducted the electricity well in a true demonstration of paladin longevity, and delivered the final blow to Afelfir to win the match.

Iulh Foehammer vs. Qzxauip for Tournament Champion

A battle of the skalds! Qzxauip's spirit and feet proved nimbler than the dwarf. He pushed the dwarf to reengage, and his spirit was quicker to rescue him. Though each delivered mighty punches, in the end Qzxauip's spears delivered the final blow in a close match.

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