Strength till the End
P R E P A R E
One by one, the members of the Obsidian body began to filter in to the courtyard. Students from across the Confederacy were here. Some to participate, and some to observe. Those wishing to test themselves moved into the stronghold so as to store their possessions that had been brought with them, and prepare for the coming trial. Those who were just to observe began filling the benches and bleachers around the arena, all gossiping among themselves. For today, there were a number of Knights of great renown expected to step into one of the arenas.
Rann Thress , son of Metus, for instance. Son of the man who had founded their very nation. Expectations were high for him. His father, after all, was a galaxy-renowned commander and warrior. Had the son of the former Vicelord inherited his father's skill? It promised to be a worthy match against the likes of Felix Aquila , the young noble from Ryloth. The young man had been summoned for his Reaving, the results of which he now eagerly awaited. Was he to be named an Obsidian Lord? His skill with a light foil certainly spoke to that possibility.
Yet others promised a show: Dreidi Xeraic , daughter of one of the more influential Jedi in recent history. Though she was young, she promised an excellent scrap, if her temperament was anything to go by. But the crowd favorite, by far, was the wintered woman herself. Not officially part of the Knights Obsidian herself, rumors had spread that one of the participants had personally issued a challenge to Srina Talon . If the right hand of Darth Metus himself appeared, it was sure to be a show.
"My friends! If I may have your attention." Fohr held his posture until the courtyard had quieted. When it did, his hands dropped to clasp in front of his stomach. "I wish to thank you all for coming. For those of you who do not know me, I am Lord Fohr, instructor of combat and swordsmanship at Talon Academy. I would like to tell you all that this event today is a product of my genius, but it would be a disservice to all the members of the Knighthood that worked to make this day a reality. In a few moments, Knights from across our nation will enter these arenas, and spar for glory. For the glory of knowing that they may be selected to run the infamous Fohr's Gauntlet. For the glory of knowing that they have withstood the trials of their fellows, and emerged unscathed. For the glory of knowing that there can be only one king of the hill."
Fohr spread his arms to gesture to the Knights standing alongside him. "These fine Knights have agreed to moderate these matches, and it is by their help that we have decided upon a set of rules that each combatant shall follow. While each of the combatants have been informed of, and agree to follow these rules, we will share them with you for the benefit of the students among the audience. They are as follows:
- Combatants may use any form of weaponry they see fit, provided that it is non-lethal. Unapproved weapons will result in immediate dismissal from the event.
- All fights are scored upon 4 aspects: Successful use of a Melee attack, Successful block of a Melee attack, Successful block or redirection of a ranged or Force attack, and Successful use of a ranged or Force attack.
- Points are awarded as follows: Successfully performing one of the aforementioned actions shall earn you Three points against a Knight of equal rank. Four against a Knight of one higher rank, be it Apprentice against a Knight, or a Knight against a Lord. Five points if an apprentice performs one of the actions against a Lord. For those sparring a lesser rank than your own, the points are reduced. Two for a Lord against a Knight, or a Knight against an apprentice, and One for a Lord against an Apprentice.
- All fights shall last for a duration of five minutes. There shall be no interruptions to this save for injury of a combatant. The Judges shall make note of the points as they occur, and the winner shall be announced at the conclusion of the time.
Kurenai Yumi
Rayne Centaris
Asaraa Vaashe
Taramaz Arcturus
Rylan Kordel
Gerwald Lechner
@Áine
Lunara Azure
Lucianus Adair
Rience
Hisashi
Ashelia Solidor
Beric Layne
Shalita Verd
Zlova Rue
L Luca Ionești
Zlova Rue
Nine Lives
Zoe Rosella
@Darth Ivum
Aries Creed
Eli-Mae Forrest
Asher Mossa
Veronika Fleischer
@Kalanda Tishire
Vyse de Valorous
Aadya Volke
@Isalor Grathan
Millu Lee
@Danielle Mueller
Teyla Sal-Soren
Arro Peradun
Eline Djo
Shiraine Bennet
@Yo'tek the Wanderer
Vanir Eris
Redd
Taiia Locke
Julra Repraj
Shamira Karuto
@Kobi Fesser
Jalan Riyadosh
Laneya Wexler
Talak Jenste
Ticca
Krystal
@Morrigan Vale
Dispara
Xevnlie BrightScorch
Miyako Saki
Shalita Verd
Lavria Xedrim
Cord Starfall
Siyndacha Aerin
Pyeth Raffinki
Dreidi Xeraic
Serena Denko
Ora Haskarr
Kyyrk
Rayne Centaris
Asaraa Vaashe
Taramaz Arcturus
Rylan Kordel
Gerwald Lechner
@Áine
Lunara Azure
Lucianus Adair
Rience
Hisashi
Ashelia Solidor
Beric Layne
Shalita Verd
Zlova Rue
L Luca Ionești
Zlova Rue
Nine Lives
Zoe Rosella
@Darth Ivum
Aries Creed
Eli-Mae Forrest
Asher Mossa
Veronika Fleischer
@Kalanda Tishire
Vyse de Valorous
Aadya Volke
@Isalor Grathan
Millu Lee
@Danielle Mueller
Teyla Sal-Soren
Arro Peradun
Eline Djo
Shiraine Bennet
@Yo'tek the Wanderer
Vanir Eris
Redd
Taiia Locke
Julra Repraj
Shamira Karuto
@Kobi Fesser
Jalan Riyadosh
Laneya Wexler
Talak Jenste
Ticca
Krystal
@Morrigan Vale
Dispara
Xevnlie BrightScorch
Miyako Saki
Shalita Verd
Lavria Xedrim
Cord Starfall
Siyndacha Aerin
Pyeth Raffinki
Dreidi Xeraic
Serena Denko
Ora Haskarr
Kyyrk