[art, hosted] The Endless Battle: Elf Damosel vs. Orc Berserker! Come see!

[Klaus]

Thanks for the info, Enkhidu!

I had her parry with the edge of the longsword, instead of the flat of the blade, because the edge can withstand more pressure than the flat (which would snap). The axe's shaft can easily slide to the side of the damosel, with the sword's edge cutting it at least to half of its width. The damosel would then spring forward (using her left foot for impulse), circle the longsword above her head and follow up with a sideways stroke to the orc's neck. The orc has a steel shoulderpad that might provide some protection, but at the very least he'd be forced to let go of the axe and step back from the damosel's reach.

 

[barsoomcore]

At the very least he'd be forced to let go of the axe and step back from the damosel's reach.

Or, if he's thinking quickly (okay, he's an orc, it's still possible), he steps forward as well, letting go of the axe, and drives both fists into her face while her sword is still behind her.

How will it turn out?

Hey, can you do a "Victor of the Endless Battle" pic next? Although I guess if there's a victor it's not really endless anymore, is it? Never mind.

 

[Red Baron]

Not with those flimsy muscles she aint! Heck I don't even think she has a bisceps on that right arm.

Now, how do we know she doesn't have like a 30 Str? (Say, with a belt of strength, inherent bonuses, plus some template or something, divine bonuses, etc.... you get the idea.)

She might look weak, but then again, that kind of assumption, especially in a fantasy genre, is gonna getcha killed eventually...