The Games of Saberhaven
Solace vs. Toron
Stepping in one side through the polished stone doors is Solace. He is covered head to toe in burnished steel mail and a massive glowing sword in his hands. Strapped across his back is another large sword which glows with golden light. Toron steps in after and the crowd redoubles their cheers. The evil minotaur stands a full eight feet, with massive waxed horns extending another two feet. Muscle ripples through his entire frame as he lets out a massive bellow. Weapons bedeck his massive figure with a large barbed javelin in his hands. The gong is struck and the fighters go at it.
Both warriors immediately make a dash for the others end, but while Solace holds his sword, Toron cocks his arm back and hurls his javelin with lethal force. It flies through the air whistling slightly as it goes. Solace swings his blade in line with the weapon and deflects it easily. The crowd wonders at how he posses enough strength to deflect the missile, but many heads nod wisely as they assess the newcomer. Toron bellows, "Foolish human, you think you can defeat me?!?! Here?!? You will learn your folly soon!" The fighters continue to close the gap, at this speed they will collide shortly.
Solace shouts back, "We face our destiny and yours Toron is to die here in this Arena today!!" He brings his sword back to do a massive overhead chop.
Toron roars back, "Brave words human, lets see you match a champion of the minotaur race!"
Solace yells, "TEMPUS!" as he brings his sword right down and cleaves the minotaur right through the horns. He smiles broadly then gapes as his sword slides through the beast and slams into the ground. He groans as he pierces the displacement of Toron, then throws his sword up to block.
Toron pulls off his back to six-foot jagged edged blades, each shining like a miniature sun with enchantment. He slashes out at the paladin, forcing him back. His first slash rips up Solace's midsection leaving a gash. The paladin grits his teeth and twists his sword to counter the two attack that follow, then gets his arm gashed badly as the minotaur gets through his guard. He takes two steps back and tries to defend himself. He swallows as he realizes he has lost a lot of blood and eyes the Massive creature with new respect.
Whispering a prayer to his god, the paladin looks directly into Toron's eyes "Tempest has no mercy on the likes of you filth!!"
The massive minotaur laughs at this statement, "Truly you have sense of humor human, but I believe it is now time to end this game." Toron's swords lash forward, but Solace stands his ground and holds his sword high blocking the incoming blade, then drops the tip to deflect the second low swipe. He then lashes forward with his sword. He smiles as he realizes his god is with him and that his strike should remove this beast's leg. As it strikes Toron's hip however, it rebounds as if it struck and stone wall. Solace's elation falls down to the level of his boots.
Toron grins. "I am too well protected for you to beat me Solace. You may surrender. Just say the word and our battle will be complete. You have fought well but cannot match me!" With that he lashes forward with his sword, it strikes the human in the head, causing his vision to blur and blood run down his face.
Solace then strike out again with his sword it strikes the minotaur in the gut with the force of a giant, but Toron is unmoved and unhurt. The minotaur then lashes forward with his sword, forcing Solace into a hasty retreat. Solace leaps back to avoid the first attack, then gets smashed from the other. He looks in truly terrible shape, with blood pumping out of him with sickening speed.
Solace swallows slowly, then places his palms onto his chest. Whispering to the Lord of Battle to heal him of his wounds. A glow expands out from his hands and expands to surround his body, the blood ceases to pump out of him, but his body still sags with weariness. It's obvious the healing was only marginally effective at healing him.
Toron grins as he stares at the Paladin. "I admire your strength and courage human, but alas it is time to end this game!" With that he slashes out with his sword, cutting deep into Solace. The paladin staggers back and raises his sword feebly to defend. Toron lets out a bellowing roar and lowers his head, charging forward with incredible speed. His massive horns rip right through the breastplate and skewer the warrior. The crowds scream in ecstasy as the limp human sails through the air. Toron turns and stalks out of the arena, none of the blood matting his fur his own.
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