"Hmm, I see you both are starting to get tired. Both moves about about equal in my eye. Kalanyr is the more skilled though."
He gestures to Kalanyr with the spear.
Round Eleven
Point Kalanyr
7 Shields Kalanyr; 6 Shields Kenji
The man blinks in astonishment. "Kalanyr was subtle. I've never cared for subtle. Kenji one the other hand could give the Fenris Wolf a lesson in destruction. I like that."
He points the spear to Kenji and two riders raise shields for him.
Round Ten
Two Points Kenji
6 Shields Kalanyr...
The next hand.
Kalanyr
The manticore leaps through the pillars; reduces the storm of the scythe!
The fang quells the mountain; shields against the cut of the ape!
The fox appears close to the heavens; guards against the chi of the soul!
The fox sings atop the pond; parts the violence of the...
"Thunder is indeed powerful, especially on the day of Thunder. However, you need to do more than just stand there."
He points the spear to Kenji.
Round Nine
Point Kenji
6 Shields Kalanyr; 4 Shields Kenji
"Hmm, both defences are useless. The Tiger might overwhelm, but at least the panther accually strikes a blow."
The spear moves to Kenji and another shield is raised for him.
"Oh, and here's a yen for such a wonderful display of skill"
Round Eight
Point Kenji
6 Shields Kalanyr; 3 Shields Kenji
"Now THIS is what I call a fight. Kalanyr, despite the complexity of your defence, it does not help you against Kenji's absolutely amazing attack. Kenji, there might yet be a place for you at the Feasting Table after all."
Points to Kenji
Round Seven
Point Kenji
6 Shields Kalanyr; 2...
"I forsee these moves being used soon."
Kalanyr
The thunder stands over the palace; defends against the blood of the fire!
The spider rains upon the heavens; silences the punch of the orchid!
The fox dominates the river; fends off the kick of the heart!
The tiger overwhelms the forest...
The warrior nods in approval. "Kalanyr, your use of the terrain is simpily amazing, but it is not enough for you this time." He looks to Kenji. "Finnaly, you begin to show your true skill."
He points to Kenji with the spear, and a rider holds up a shield for him.
Round Six
Point Kenji
6...
He man shifts in his saddle excitedly as blood goes flying. "Oh, that had to hurt. Kenji, while your defence was admirable and appropriate, it was no match for the sheer strength of the Thorn attack, or the cunning use of terrian on Kalanyr's part."
He points the spear to Kalanyr
Round Five...
The man sighs and shakes his head. "Kenji, you will never enter the Halls of Vahalla if you continue to fight like this."
The spear points once again to Kalanyr.
Round Four
Point Kalanyr
5 Shields Kalanyr; 0 Shields Kenji
Lyodin just lies on the cold cobbles of the road for a long time. He eventually picks himself up and dusts off his clothes. With a sigh, he looks back towards the market square and gawks at the destruction his and Orlandu's scramble caused. Carts are laying on their sides and upside down...
Your next hand.
Kalanyr:
The lizard shouts in the midst of the forest; quells the terror of the chi!
The tiger annihilates the village; wards off the offensive of the battlements!USED
The thorn painfully demolishes the spring; averts the rolling of the earth! USED
The mongoose calmly devours...
The man takes off his helmet to scratch his head. You notice that one eye is just an empty socket and the other seems to swirl with thousands of tiny stars before he replaces the helm. "This is a very interesting situation. A double defence against a double offence. Since Kalanyr is the most...
Lyodin saunters back into the market fallowed buy Orlandu. He then takes off with breathtaking speed for the gold scarf. All the while, trying to trip his oppenent and jumps into the air grasping for the scarf
He is silent for many long moments and finally speaks up, "While your attacks are about equal, I find Kalanyr's defence to be more effective against Kenji's attack." [i]He points the spear once more at Kalanyr and another of the pegasus riding women moves to Kalanyr's side raising her shield...
Now that he has three flags, Lyodin makes all haste back to the fountain for the gold scarf. He is running so fast that the wind is roaring in his ears
The lizard charges the prairie; wards off the roar of the air!
The man is silent for a few seconds. "That...was...impressive. Seeing as this is infact the evening of Thunder, Kalanyr takes this round." He then points his spear to Kalanry and two of the armored women move to his side and lift their shields into the air.
Two Points Kalanyr
2 Shields...
Enraged buy his falling behind, Lyodin starts tearing his way through shops, booths, and hawkers. His rage scares the guards so bad, they dare not aproach him even with weapons
The crane destroys the plain; negates the terror of the weapon!