Ao Xian
Everyone Forgets the Tail Flick
Bastion
Dawn was cold and slow to rise. But in the heart of Bastion's Capital city, the crowds had already gathered in anticipation. The Emperor had announced a grand Tournament- a showcase of the might not just of the Empire, but of the individuals within it. The Grand Arena lit up the city for dozens of blocks in every direction, a central beacon for the festivities that would surround the tournament itself. Vendors and performers lined the streets in all direction, a nearly carnival atmosphere slowly building as the sun started to climb into the sky.
In the Central Box, [member="Darth Carnifex"] and Ao'Xian waited for the sun to clear the top of the arena. That marked the beginning of the tournament and the beginning of the first round of bouts. With them mingled a wide variety of faces and names- some from within the Empire, some allies from without, invited and welcomed.
Around, people sat and waiting- watching, laughing, a thrill of excitement for the coming events. The arena was enormous, large enough to accommodate the throngs. Vendors hawked their wares- food, shade hats and covers, cushions for the hard seats, warm drinks this early morning, and later, as the day heated up, cold and frosty just five credits sir or madam.
Below, the fighters assembled. Armed and prepared, well rested and fed. Ready to face off against their opponents. Some fought for the glory of the empire. Some for personal glory. Others, as a challenge to themselves. Some?
They just enjoyed the thrill of the fight too much to sit aside and watch.
Above, the sun cleared the top of the arena. The Emperor raised a fist.
The first round commenced.
The Rules
Round 1:
For round 1, handicaps and plagues have been determined by a dice roll.
[member="Kazmai"] vs The ‘Savant Wrath’ ([member="Darth Voracitos"])
[member="Braith Achlys"] vs [member="Ara Zambrano"]
[member="Darth Lucifus"] vs [member="Essar Ibis"] - HANDICAP! Gravity weights have been applied to the wrists and ankles of both opponents. An internal inertial tumbler resets the amount of weight at random intervals.
[member="Cairyn Midore"] vs [member="Ignis Imura"] (Due to Cairyn's Orbalisks, Ignis may use armor for this bout)
[member="Joycelyn Zambrano"] vs [member="Darth Imperia"] - PLAGUE! Small Sithspawn infest the sand beneath your feet. With a variety of minor poisons (writer's choice, non-lethal) they will attempt to bite and sting both combatants throughout the round.
[member="Vaylin"] vs [member="Elani Zambrano"]
[member="Thyne"] vs [member="Czernon Zambrano"]
[member="Khonsu Amon"] vs [member="Xevek Rakama"]
[member="Dok Varuut"] vs [member="Sokar Azad"]
[member="Jantar Keltainen"] vs [member="Orion Darkstar"] - HANDICAP! Opponents are connected by a two meter long chain. While it *can* be cut through, it would take concerted effort, exposing that person to attack by the other.
[member="Adrian Vandiir"] vs [member="Bo Lin"] vs [member="Jorryn Fordyce"]
[member="Koda Fett"] vs [member="Scipio Alta"]
[member="Rexus Wenck"] vs [member="Vilaz Munin"] - PLAGUE! A pair of horned kath hounds, hungry and built up to a rage by Sith magics, have been released in your circle.