[Tournament: Round One] Eyvindr vs Marik

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[Tournament: Round One] Eyvindr vs Marik Oct 10, 2023 8:24:36 GMT -5

Post by pogue on Oct 10, 2023 8:24:36 GMT -5

There's a certain sense of excitement that strikes into Geigers veins, electricity and fire coursing through his fingertips as he hovers over the controls for the Combat Arena, steel and weaponry staring back at him.

It's easy to assume, to disregard, to jump the gun in an eagerness to pull the trigger. Geiger knows this, years spent patiently waiting amongst the whispers of the forest, years spent preparing for the worst and acting accordingly. It's why he's able to hold his judgements as the two fighters step into the ring, their faces appearing on the scoreboard above, health bars close behind.

Truly, if the Games could teach one anything it would be to expect the unexpected. Goliath has slain David, David has slain Goliath, one's size and stature pale in comparison to their desire to live. Just ask any of the Victors, especially the young ones. Torian Vice has a crown of thorns sewn into his head for a reason, after all.

"Fighters, at the ready." His voice sweeps across the arena, trumpeted by the speakers that dot the walls. "First to deplete the other's health wins." He says plainly, then punctuates it with a smirk almost tangible through the microphones. "And remember," The barricades between the two come down, faux-bloodshed vibrating in the air.

"- aim for the throat."

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Rules:

Each tribute has 25HP
Any weaponry is allowed
Tributes will attack twice per post
Instas count for 10

Deadline: Friday, October 13 / 11:59 EST
If a fight is unfinished, the tribute with the highest damage loses

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[Tournament: Round One] Eyvindr vs Marik Oct 11, 2023 0:30:07 GMT -5

Post by fox on Oct 11, 2023 0:30:07 GMT -5

☾

in the training center, row upon row of weapons line the stone walls, a smooth, brutish building. if a god is worshipped here, it is steel-boned and hard-skinned. a temple in its reflection.

i touch the plates across my chest, the armour strangely thin.

it is no hunt.

they said it would be a fight.

i remember. i watched the duels when i was young. there was smell of the bulls that died for the honour of men, curdling river of heavy iron from its neck, its blue-gray eyes glazed with flies. they fought on oxhide to the first draw of blood. there was no such thing as forfeit then. he taught me this, my father.

we stand in the ring. a shadow prowls in the corner like an animal. it wavers in the light, pulses fire red when the boy from Twelve walks through it. he does not flinch. a vision. not blood.

above us, our names are written on the wall.

Marik.

the knot loosens. voice from the well. no lamb for the lazy wolf –

"– aim for the throat."

he steadies. strange, i have cut my own hand more times than i have drawn against a person.

"sparring." i smile. "we call it holmganga."

hp: 25/25

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[Tournament: Round One] Eyvindr vs Marik Oct 11, 2023 22:46:11 GMT -5

Post by Malachor Erso D2 (Cato) on Oct 11, 2023 22:46:11 GMT -5

Signing up for the sparing tournament might not have been my smartest idea, but I wanted to use this as an opportunity to learn more about my fellow tributes. I want to see how they move and how they do things. Most importantly, I want to try to downplay anything I may be capable of. Being from district twelve, though, makes me wonder what I could show off if I wanted to. I guess the only thing I have going for me is that I'm a fighter and will never give up no matter what.

I grab a knife from the weapons, and it takes me a moment to figure out the proper way to hold it. I take a couple of practice swings making it seem fun, but I have no clue what I'm actually doing really. I stand prepared, and I watch my opponent, Eyvindr, and in this moment, I don't know how to feel especially when sparring is called something completely different. holmganga. I tighten my grip and try to defend myself until it's time to attack. "Sure okay. Lets get this over with."

Table Credit: Dars

Damage: 11.5

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2001 -- Shallow Cut on Right Bicep -- 3.5 damage

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2125 -- Deep Gash on Chest -- 9.5 damageknife·knife

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[Tournament: Round One] Eyvindr vs Marik Oct 12, 2023 19:53:38 GMT -5

Post by fox on Oct 12, 2023 19:53:38 GMT -5

☾

the knife draws against his arm. that strange, thin armor breaks its bite. he tenses, lines of body coiled for a striking moment, and then he pushes forward, impassive.

"sure okay. let's get this over with."

there is something i know, the raven says in the scrape of the knife. the ink silk of its feathers flutter. the son of Sigmund. its wings clip on the blade. an ache at my lungs. i touch my chest where it had struck, hand coming away bloodless. the plate is perfect. not even a dent.

Marik. they would call him hero in the lays. feeder of eagles. he stands there, sharp-eyed and taut, the air shuddering around him. the board above us flashes its scores.

i steady.

"as you wish."

hp: 12/25

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[Tournament: Round One] Eyvindr vs Marik Oct 12, 2023 23:10:24 GMT -5

Post by Malachor Erso D2 (Cato) on Oct 12, 2023 23:10:24 GMT -5

It's odd, standing where people can see me, but I know that it doesn't matter. We're all here for the same reason, and I want nothing more than to prove myself. Sometimes that means completely letting my guard down. It's hard to do, almost impossible because I've spent so long building up the walls. But maybe that's where all this comes into play. Maybe this is where I go stronger when everything else is crashing down around me. I step a step back trying to figure it all out, and I'm so thankful for the armor. It makes sense seeing as nobody should have to face a gruesome injury before the games begin.

"As you wish." A smile spreads across my face. I've never been much of a fighter, but I want to prove people wrong. Maybe those of us from district twelve can show that we're not just a piece of meat that can be walked over. Not that it matters. I take another step back and I decide to move forward holding the knife a different way. I look up and try to figure it all out. I take a breath and follow through the swing with a step. "Lets not do this again."

Table Credit: Dars

Damage: 23.5

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2167 -- Shallow Cut on Stomach -- 4.0 damage

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2098 -- Stabbed in Stomach -- 9.5 damageknife·knife

Last Edit: Oct 12, 2023 23:15:28 GMT -5 by Malachor Erso D2 (Cato)