The Tournament

[Nightbringer]

Hey everyone, this will be the official in context thread for the tournament!

I will post descriptions of the events etc... as they are created.

[Mithridate]

if i go to far or its too strange with my pict, please PM me and i might change it^^ Just wanted something that looked relatively cool ;)
Or you could pm me on how i remove the text that shows the creator...

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Hahold and bokony arrives in unison, the grim father and stalwart son.
Alongside them their family arms where held high with squires carrying their lances and shields.
Both of them was wearing Crusader colors in the event to pledge their support to the
Teutons and Templars in their holy war against the faithless and heretical.

Bokony had spent a fortune on proper tournament armors, thick plate jousting armors that made it hard to move properly while offering supreme protection.
They both had agreed however, that using their regular and tested armors would be prudent in the grand melee as the jousting armor simply lacked any form of mobility.

Bokony reined in, waving a servant fourth carrying a display case.
"I hereby proclaim that the winner, shall receive this finely crafted sword made by our best weapon smiths and a prize 2000 florins drawn from my own treasury.
In addition, the winner shall have the privilege of joining us on our campaign to the South. We shall pay upkeep for accompanying troops as well, provided they are put under our command."

[phonicsmonkey]

Some time after the hubbub from the arrivals of Bokony and Hahold has died down the standard of the Junior King is sighted on the horizon and before long Bokeny and his entourage arrive at Varad for the tournament. The word goes out that when the remaining participants have arrived the Junior King, as sponsor of the tourney, will make an address to open the festivities.

[Ibn-Khaldun]

Kerecse a Geregye arrived to the tournament area shortly after Junior King. Trying to stay out of the spotlight he quickly made his way towards his tent to make some last preparations before this great event starts.

[TinCow]

LotD Tournament


Rules

Orders: There will be approximatey 24 hours to submit orders per round. Orders will be sent to TinCow. Each order should state the character that is being moved, the hex to which they are moving, and their combat stance (high/medium/low). Orders to attack another character do not need to be given, as combat will be assumed by default when two avatars move next to one another. If you want a character to refrain from attacking another character, you must specifically state this in your orders. If you do so and move next to that character during the turn, you will not engage them. However, this only applies to your character. If the other player does not give an order to refrain from combat with your character, they will automatically hit you.

Initiative: At the start of each round, initiative will be rolled by TinCow for each avatar. Orders will be resolved following the sequence of initiative.

Movement: Each avatar has a movement speed of 3 hexes, they can double this movement speed if they move in a straight line. If, while moving, an avatar enters a hex adjacent to an opponent, he becomes locked in combat and end his movement in that hex. If an avatar starts a round locked in combat, he cannot move for that round.

Combat: When two avatars of opposing teams are next to each other, combat while occur. Combat will play out as written in econ21's tournament and duel rules (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=2278284&postcount=1). If the loser in combat survives the round, he is pushed back one hex, if possible. If there is a tie, both avatars are pushed back one hex, if possible.

Weapons: On the first round, players will send their choice of weapon (mace, sword or lance) with their orders. Thereafter, their weapon choice will be indicated on their avatar. Mace beats sword, sword beats lance, and lance beats mace. In combat, the player with the inferior weapon according to this matchup get a -1 penalty on his die rolls. (Minimum of 1 on the roll and maximum of 6)

Status: On the top left portion of each avatar there will be a color, every avatar will start with green. Once injured, that avatar's color will switch to yellow. When an avatar reaches 0 or negative hit points, he is removed from the hex map. Specific remaining hit point values will not be public knowledge, you will only know if the avatar is injured or uninjured.

Communication: Every contestant is fighting for personal victory. However, all contestant may attempt to communicate with the other contestants during the battle, for reasons such as proposals of temporary alliances or simple taunting. Since all contestants are in a closed arena, there can be no secret communications of any kind. All communications from contestants during the battle must be posted publicly in this thread.

Victory Conditions: The winner of the tournament will be the last avatar left on the field, and combat will continue until only one avatar remains.

Duration: The tournament will last until one avatar remains standing, regardless of how many rounds are required.




Contestant
# of Attacks
Fight Value
Hit Points


Kerecse a Geregye nembol (The King)
1
50
8


Junior King Bokeny (phonicsmonkey)
2
50
8


Andras a zah nembol (Ignoramus)
1
50
8


Sam the Squire (Nightbringer)

1
50
10



Demeter az Aba nembol (Zim)
3
52
8


Bökény a Huntpaznan nemböl (Mithridate)
3
51
10


Bökény a Hahold nemböl (Mithridate)
1
51
10



Stating Hexs (determined randomly):
Bökény a Huntpaznan nembol (Mithridate) - 1
Demeter az Aba nembol (Zim) - 8
Sam the Squire (Nightbringer) - 92
Bökény a Hahold nemböl (Mithridate) - 169
Kerecse a Geregye nembol (The King - 162
Junior King Bokeny (phonicsmonkey) - 78
Andras a zah nembol (Ignoramus) - 85

Round 1 Battle Map:
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Orders for Round 1 are due by 5:00 PM EDT on Tuesday, March 20th. Remember to include your weapon choice in this first round of orders!

[Nightbringer]

As the participants gather for the tournament, one illustrious figure is glaringly absent. Pozsony, King of the realm, is nowhere to be seen.

[phonicsmonkey]

To a fanfare the Junior King ascends the wooden platform in Varad's central square (usually used for hangings) to address the gathered nobles and spectators who have arrived for the tournament.

"Good people of Varad, nobles of the realm, I welcome you to the Grand Tournament!

It seems that our noble King hath been delayed in his approach and in his absence I am honoured to open the proceedings. The tournament entrants will face off in melee in this city square and the last man standing will win the prize of 3000 florins!

The rules have been made clear by our arbiter and I trust each man here will have the honour and chivalry to abide by them.

May the best man win!"

He leaves the platform and retires to prepare for the upcoming combat.

[phonicsmonkey]

As the combat starts, the Junior King shouts to Kerecse : "To me!"

[Ibn-Khaldun]

Kerecse nods and rushes towards his liege...

[Mithridate]

Demeter, brother in arms! Lets show the Juior king and his thrall what we´re made of! Join me and we´ll show em a trick or two in the art of war!

Zim

Hahold makes a face of disapproval at both his father and the junior king, meets the eyes of both Petur and Andras.
"Lets show these old men the value of youth and bravery!" To then charge Kerecse.

Ignoramus Quirl
Zim having probs with his medieval, bought steam version and its tricky to get running with mods apparently...
The others ive got no idea why they are gone :(

[TinCow]

Of the six players participating, only three have submitted orders. That is a pretty poor showing. As such, I shall extend the time limit an additional 24 hours. Please try and get these people active, or this is not going to be a very interesting tournament.

New deadline:

[phonicsmonkey]

Not sure what has happened to Zim, I thought he was going to be back around the 19th. The other two guys haven't been sighted for a couple weeks.

Still, we have four characters active in the arena so I think that's enough to make it an entertaining bout.

Nightbringer, what happened to that NPC that was going to take part? The squire?

[Nightbringer]

Sam, Ludolf's squire, comes tearing into the playing area, his brow is covered in sweet and he is leading a stout, if somewhat small, warhorse. He quickly moves towards the arena master and pleads to be allowed to enter, stating that his duties kept him held up until now.

OOC, is it still possible for him to enter, I had thought no-one gave him permission to enter but I realize I never made it clear enough that that was required, and since players seem to want him, here he is.

[Mithridate]

Bokony overheard his request, after giving him a cold glare he pronounced

I say let him enter, who are we to refuse a squire of the popes emissary?
After all theyre already in our council, why not our field?

Hahold merely laughed, spurring his horse onwards

[TinCow]

The arena was designed for no more than 7 combatants, so adding an eighth at the last minute is not idea. So, instead I will substitute Sam in place of one of the other inactive players. Based on previous posting (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?139706-Lords-of-the-Danube-OOC-thread&p=2053427309&viewfull=1#post2053427309) and the last login time, Quirl seems to be the least likely to submit orders. As such, Petur az akus nembol (Quirl) will be withdrawn from the Tournament, and Sam will enter in his place on Hex 92.

The stat and starting location info listed above has been edited to reflect this, though the battle map has not. If someone can get me a mugshot of Sam, he will appear on next round's battle map. If not, I'll continue to use Petur's mugshot to represent Sam.

[TinCow]

The Tournament starts with a fair amount of confusion. As the combatants are being introduced, Petur az akus nembol (Quirl) begins to look queasy, and suddenly keels over and retches in the dirt. Several squires rush over to the man and then pick him up and haul him out of the area. A hasty meeting of a few prominent noblemen is convened, and they talk lowly with bowed heads, eventually nodding in unison. Soon a young squire, known only as 'Sam' is pushed out into the melee circle. He is clearly bewildered and spends most of his time trying to buckle his swordbelt instead of moving towards his opponents.

Similar inactivity is apparent between Demeter az Aba nembol (Zim) and Andras a zah nembol (Ignoramus). The two men stare menacingly at each other, apparently oblivious to everyone else in the arena. So intent is the staring contest, that they remain frozen in place, neither willing to be the first to blink. Bökény a Hahold nemböl (Mithridate) takes advantage of Andras' turned back to charge him, lance drawn. Andras doesn't even flinch at the sound of his approach, however, and the sight of a man standing statue-still and unmoving in the face of a fiercesome charge causes Bökény a Hahold to pull up just short of contact.

On the western side of the arena, strategic maneuvering is underway. Kerecse a Geregye nembol (The King) and Junior King Bokeny (phonicsmonkey) both heft their maces, shout out to each other, and move together. The stand side by side, facing the rest of the combatants with a joint front. Bökény a Huntpaznan nembol (Mithridate) notices the union of these foes, and moves slowly and warily towards them, holding his sword at the ready.

Orders and Weapon choice were not received from Zim, Nightbringer, or Ignoramus. Weapons for their characters were determined randomly.



Contestant
# of Attacks
Fight Value
Hit Points
Weapon


Kerecse a Geregye nembol (The King)
1
50
8
Mace


Junior King Bokeny (phonicsmonkey)
2
50
8
Mace


Andras a zah nembol (Ignoramus)
1
50
8
Lance


Sam the Squire (Nightbringer)
1
50
10
Sword


Demeter az Aba nembol (Zim)
3
52
8
Sword


Bökény a Huntpaznan nemböl (Mithridate)
3
51
10
Sword


Bökény a Hahold nemböl (Mithridate)
1
51
10
Lance



Current Hexs:
Bökény a Huntpaznan nembol (Mithridate) - 29
Demeter az Aba nembol (Zim) - 8
Sam the Squire (Nightbringer) - 92
Bökény a Hahold nemböl (Mithridate) - 114
Kerecse a Geregye nembol (The King - 132
Junior King Bokeny (phonicsmonkey) - 120
Andras a zah nembol (Ignoramus) - 85

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Orders for Round 2 are due by 5:00 PM EDT on Thursday, March 22nd.


(Please provide a mugshot for Sam the Squire if possible.)

[phonicsmonkey]

The Junior King speaks to Kerecse; "With me, we'll take on this Hahold first!"

[Ibn-Khaldun]

"Let's do that!" answers Kerecse as he turned towards Hahold.

[Nightbringer]

Sam cautiously advances onto the field, watching the riders opposite the arena from him gathering together.

[TinCow]

Demeter az Aba nembol (Zim) and Andras a zah nembol (Ignoramus) remained locked in a staring contest. Neither moving a muscle, not even to look at the opponent maneuvering about them. It is an odd sight, and it unnerves the inexperienced Sam the Squire (Nightbringer), who advances slowly towards Demeter.

The other side of the field is not as quiet though. There, Kerecse a Geregye nembol (The King) moves first, responding to Junior King Bokeny's call for a charge against Hahold. He rushes forward, determined to flank Hahold, only to find Bökény a Hahold nemböl (Mithridate) rushing past him towards Junior King. Before Kerecse can turn about to help his partner, Bökény a Huntpaznan nembol (Mithridate) comes charging in, halting a short distance away and guarding Hahold's left flank. Junior King Bokeny (phonicsmonkey) is the last to move, and by the time he readies his sword, Hahold is almost on top of him. Raising his mace high, Junior King charges at Hahold. The younger Bökény appears somewhat surprised to be on the receiving end of a charge, having not prepared a stance. Instinctively, he also goes into a high stance. Junior King swings again and again at Hahold, easily moving twice as fast as his opponent, but Hahold uses the greater reach of his lance effectively and keeps his attacker at a distance. Then, he jabs back quickly, spearing Junior King in the thigh. The mace-wielder shouts out in pain and falls back a short distance, holding his mace in a defensive position.


Initiative Move Order:
1) Kerecse a Geregye nembol (The King)
2) Demeter az Aba nembol (Zim)
3) Andras a zah nembol (Ignoramus)
4) Bökény a Hahold nemböl (Mithridate)
5) Sam the Squire (Nightbringer)
6) Bökény a Huntpaznan nembol (Mithridate)
7) Junior King Bokeny (phonicsmonkey)

Melee:
Junior King - Mace/High
Hahold - Lance/High (stance chosen randomly)
Hahold gains +1 advantage due to Lance. Stances are a draw.
Raw die rolls: Junior King (5,6) Hahold (6)
Highest Dies tie, Fight Value determines winner. Hahold wins.

Orders were not received from Zim or Ignoramus.



Contestant
# of Attacks
Fight Value
Hit Points
Weapon


Kerecse a Geregye nembol (The King)
1
50
8
Mace


Junior King Bokeny (phonicsmonkey)
2
50
INJURED
Mace


Andras a zah nembol (Ignoramus)
1
50
8
Lance


Sam the Squire (Nightbringer)
1
50
10
Sword


Demeter az Aba nembol (Zim)
3
52
8
Sword


Bökény a Huntpaznan nemböl (Mithridate)
3
51
10
Sword


Bökény a Hahold nemböl (Mithridate)
1
51
10
Lance



Current Hexs:
Bökény a Huntpaznan nembol (Mithridate) - 112
Demeter az Aba nembol (Zim) - 8
Sam the Squire (Nightbringer) - 62
Bökény a Hahold nemböl (Mithridate) - 109
Kerecse a Geregye nembol (The King - 138
Junior King Bokeny (phonicsmonkey) - 132
Andras a zah nembol (Ignoramus) - 85

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Orders for Round 3 are due by 5:00 PM EDT on Fruday, March 23rd. Remember to include combat stances (High, Medium, or Low).


(Please provide a mugshot for Sam the Squire if possible.)

[Nightbringer]

here's the mugshot
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/images/avatars/m2tw/euroyoung-gen/euroyoung-gen184.jpg

Sam gives a shout "For Sicily" and spurs his horse forward!

[phonicsmonkey]

Lucky dice roll Hahold

The Junior King limps towards Kerecse, attempting to join with him once more.

[Ibn-Khaldun]

Kerecse, realizing what just happened, turns around and readies himself. Spectators could hear him cursing with such words that most of them have never heard of... and would probably wish never to hear again..

[Mithridate]

I like this staring contest we´ve got going here!
Bokony ignored the sicilian and the inactive participants

"Hahold, lets join forces against these dogs, meet fire with fire! Ill hold off this raging puppet while you finish of the head!"

Hahold merely sneered with a laugh and charged the Junior king, while Bokony sighed and took up position

"Try me Kerecse"

[TinCow]

(Apologies for the delay, forgot about the timing.)

On the eastern side of the field, Sam the Squire (Nightbringer) continues his cautious advance between the two staring adversaries. As he moves between them, he breaks their line of sight. Seeing another apponent, seemingly for the first time, Demeter az Aba nembol (Zim) looks about the field, then moves slowly around Sam's flank. Andras a zah nembol (Ignoramus) remains, as always, as solid as a rock.

The eastern side of the field, however, is in full combat. Seeing his temporary ally in danger, Kerecse a Geregye nembol (The King) raises his mace high and charges in at Bökény a Huntpaznan nembol (Mithridate). Kerecse's assualt is massively strong, and Bokeny swings wildly with his sword several times, trying to fend off his attacker. At the last possible moment, Bokeny slips in the dirt, and the unexpected move throws Kerecse's swing off. The mace weilder becomes momentarily off-balance, and Bokeny's battle instincts kick in, and he jabs forward, spearing Kerecse in the shoulder. Kerecse yelps with pain, and falls back a few paces.

At the same time, Bökény a Hahold nemböl (Mithridate) charges in to finish off the injured Junior King Bokeny (phonicsmonkey). Junior King raises his mace high to defend himself, and Hahold adapts perfectly, bendling low and jabbing his lance towards Junior King's exposed legs. His thrust goes wide of the mark, though, and Junior King brings his mace down with a crushing blow on Hahold's right arm. Hahold shifts his lance to his left hand to avoid dropping it, and circles around to gain some distance to regroup and assess the situation.


Initiative Move Order:


Kerecse a Geregye nembol (The King)
Bökény a Huntpaznan nembol (Mithridate)
Andras a zah nembol (Ignoramus)
Bökény a Hahold nemböl (Mithridate)
Demeter az Aba nembol (Zim)
Junior King Bokeny (phonicsmonkey)
Sam the Squire (Nightbringer)



Melee 1:
Kerecse: Mace/High +1 from Mace
Bokeny: Sword/Low +1 from Stance
Advantages cancel each other out.
Raw die rolls: Kerecse (6) Bokeny (2,2,6)
Highest Dies tie, Fight Value determines winner. Bokeny wins.

Melee 2:
Hahold: Lance/Low
Junior King: Mace/High
Hahold gains +2 advantage.
Raw die rolls: Hahold (2+2) Junior King (4, 5)
Junior King has the highest die roll. Junior King wins.

Orders were not received from Ignoramus.



Contestant
# of Attacks
Fight Value
Hit Points
Weapon


Kerecse a Geregye nembol (The King)
1
50
INJURED
Mace


Junior King Bokeny (phonicsmonkey)
2
50
INJURED
Mace


Andras a zah nembol (Ignoramus)
1
50
8
Lance


Sam the Squire (Nightbringer)
1
50
10
Sword


Demeter az Aba nembol (Zim)
3
52
8
Sword


Bökény a Huntpaznan nemböl (Mithridate)
3
51
10
Sword


Bökény a Hahold nemböl (Mithridate)
1
51
INJURED
Lance



Current Hexs:
Bökény a Huntpaznan nembol (Mithridate) - 112
Demeter az Aba nembol (Zim) - 38
Sam the Squire (Nightbringer) - 59
Bökény a Hahold nemböl (Mithridate) - 134
Kerecse a Geregye nembol (The King - 137
Junior King Bokeny (phonicsmonkey) - 132
Andras a zah nembol (Ignoramus) - 85

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Orders for Round 4 are due by 8:00 PM EDT on Saturday, March 24th. Remember to include combat stances (High, Medium, or Low).

[Mithridate]

And you say that im a lucky roller^^
Hahold awkwardly grasped the lance with his left hand, Grabbing a knife with his nearly useless right

Well done old man, but im not done yet!

Bokeny merely snorts and move against Kerecse with grim determination

[Ibn-Khaldun]

Kerecse showing his disgust makes a gesture as if he wipes a dust off of his injured shoulder and prepares himself for another round..

[TinCow]

On the east side of the arena, cautious maneauvering is the word of the day. Demeter az Aba nembol (Zim) advances slowly towards Sam the Squire (Nightbringer), pressing the young man but not forcing a melee. Sam edges backwards, away from the veteran approaching him. Andras a zah nembol (Ignoramus) begins to drool on himself.

The western side of the arena is a flurry of movement and shouting. Both pairs of partners are crying out to one another and trying to coordinate their movements. It is the father and son team that reacts fastest though. The elder Bökény a Huntpaznan nembol (Mithridate) moves to his son's flank, guarding it against attack. With his rear protected, Bökény a Hahold nemböl (Mithridate) gives a mighty shout and charges directly at Junior King Bokeny (phonicsmonkey). Junior King slashes wildly, deflecting Hahold's lance, but his injured leg slows him down and Hahold punches him in the face as he rides past. Junior King falls to the ground, unconscious. Kerecse a Geregye nembol (The King) begins to move to Junior King's aid, but the pain in his shoulder distracts him and slows him down. By the time he moves into the attack, his partner is on the ground and the opposing duo turn as one to face him. He wisely halts and contemplates his next move.


Initiative Move Order:


Bökény a Huntpaznan nembol (Mithridate)
Demeter az Aba nembol (Zim)
Bökény a Hahold nemböl (Mithridate)
Junior King Bokeny (phonicsmonkey)
Sam the Squire (Nightbringer)
Kerecse a Geregye nembol (The King)
Andras a zah nembol (Ignoramus)



Melee 1:
Hahold: Lance/High +1 from Lance
Junior King: Mace/Low +1 from Stance
Advantages cancel each other out.
Raw die Rolls: Hahold (4) Junior King (1,3)
Hahold wins.
Junior King is at or below 0 hps.


Orders were not received from Ignoramus.



Contestant
# of Attacks
Fight Value
Hit Points
Weapon


Kerecse a Geregye nembol (The King)
1
50
INJURED
Mace


Junior King Bokeny (phonicsmonkey)
2
50
OUT
Mace


Andras a zah nembol (Ignoramus)
1
50
8
Lance


Sam the Squire (Nightbringer)
1
50
10
Sword


Demeter az Aba nembol (Zim)
3
52
8
Sword


Bökény a Huntpaznan nemböl (Mithridate)
3
51
10
Sword


Bökény a Hahold nemböl (Mithridate)
1
51
INJURED
Lance



Current Hexs:
Bökény a Huntpaznan nembol (Mithridate) - 122
Demeter az Aba nembol (Zim) - 48
Sam the Squire (Nightbringer) - 103
Bökény a Hahold nemböl (Mithridate) - 133
Kerecse a Geregye nembol (The King - 135
Andras a zah nembol (Ignoramus) - 85

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Orders for Round 5 are due by 8:00 PM EDT on Sunday, March 25th. Remember to include combat stances (High, Medium, or Low).

[phonicsmonkey]

The Junior King is helped from the arena - gathering his senses, he takes a seat by the ring to watch the rest of the melee, brushing off attempts to assist him out of his armour.

[Mithridate]

Bokeny observed as his adoptee grunt in pain and drops the knife, no longer able to grasp it with his numb fingers. The sleeve of his tabard slowly turning red from the blood seeping from the crush wound, dented armor clearly burying deep into his arm.

"Can you handle him?" He asked and gestured towards Keresce.

Hahold looked over his shoulder, giving a respectful nod to the Junior king as he met his eyes before responding.

"Aye, we should be a fair match both being crippled." Looking back at Bokeny with a grim smile
"Give the bastard some proper regards from me, and we´ll meet in the middle."

[TinCow]

On northeast side of the field, Andras a zah nembol (Ignoramus) begins to fall asleep. The same cannot be said for Demeter az Aba nembol (Zim). The veteran warrior moves quickly against Sam the Squire (Nightbringer), before the latter can fall back. There is a clash of swords as Demeter strikes high and Sam parries his blow. Demeter is fast, though, very fast, and he swings at the young man again and again and again. Eventually, one of the blows gets past Sam's defense. Demeter's sword lands hard on Sam's helmet, and the blow knocks the squire momentarily senseless. His horse wheels backwards a few paces.

On the southwest side of the field, the father and son duo of Bökény a Huntpaznan nembol (Mithridate) and Bökény a Hahold nemböl (Mithridate) put spurs to their horses and charge forward, attempting to finish off Kerecse a Geregye nembol (The King). Kerecse anticipates the movement, however, and simply dodges to the side, letting his opponents' momentum carry them beyond him. Bökény a Huntpaznan nembol (Mithridate) cranes his neck, watching Kerecse's movements as he rides past. At the last moment, he looks forward and notices the dazed Sam the Squire (Nightbringer) right in his path. His horse balks as Sam's horse stumbles into his path, averting an unintended melee.


Initiative Move Order:


Kerecse a Geregye nembol (The King)
Andras a zah nembol (Ignoramus)
Demeter az Aba nembol (Zim)
Junior King Bokeny (phonicsmonkey)
Sam the Squire (Nightbringer)
Bökény a Huntpaznan nembol (Mithridate)
Bökény a Hahold nemböl (Mithridate)



Melee 1:
Demeter: Sword/High
Sam: Sword/High
Both weapons and stances are a draw, no advantages.
Raw die rolls: Demeter (6,1,1) Sam (3)
Demeter wins.


Orders were not received from Ignoramus.



Contestant
# of Attacks
Fight Value
Hit Points
Weapon


Kerecse a Geregye nembol (The King)
1
50
INJURED
Mace


Junior King Bokeny (phonicsmonkey)
2
50
OUT
Mace


Andras a zah nembol (Ignoramus)
1
50
8
Lance


Sam the Squire (Nightbringer)
1
50
INJURED
Sword


Demeter az Aba nembol (Zim)
3
52
8
Sword


Bökény a Huntpaznan nemböl (Mithridate)
3
51
10
Sword


Bökény a Hahold nemböl (Mithridate)
1
51
INJURED
Lance



Current Hexs:
Bökény a Huntpaznan nembol (Mithridate) - 128
Demeter az Aba nembol (Zim) - 88
Bökény a Hahold nemböl (Mithridate) - 138
Kerecse a Geregye nembol (The King - 165
Andras a zah nembol (Ignoramus) - 85
Sam the Squire (Nightbringer) - 117

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Orders for Round 6 are due by 5:00 PM EDT on Tuesday, March 27th. Remember to include combat stances (High, Medium, or Low).

[Ibn-Khaldun]

Kerecse smiles as he saw Bökeny and Hahold charging past him...

[Mithridate]

Hahold turns to Kerecse with a smile

"Kerecse, face me! Lets show these old men a proper fight!"


As the young lord charged off Bokeny reined in a few paces from Sam the squire, eyes burning with rage and hatred

"Your master offends me, spits on my honor and offends my people. Seeing as he is too much of a craven to face me in battle i shall have to settle with you.
I Bökény a Huntpaznan nemböl, challenge you into a duel to the death, show that you are not as low as Ludolf and face me like a man!"

Bokeny spits on the ground in front of Sam and awaits the reply

Nightbringer

[Nightbringer]

Hahold turns to Kerecse with a smile

"Kerecse, face me! Lets show these old men a proper fight!"


As the young lord charged off Bokeny reined in a few paces from Sam the squire, eyes burning with rage and hatred

"Your master offends me, spits on my honor and offends my people. Seeing as he is too much of a craven to face me in battle i shall have to settle with you.
I Bökény a Huntpaznan nemböl, challenge you into a duel to the death, show that you are not as low as Ludolf and face me like a man!"

Bokeny spits on the ground in front of Sam and awaits the reply

Nightbringer

Sam grits his teeth, still reeling from Demeter's blow, and looks towards Bokeny.

I'm no coward Bokeny. I'll stand against you and show that Sicilians do not flee from danger, like certain Hungarian Kings. I heard how he fled Constantinople, and now he hasn't even the courage to attend a tourney!

If your bloodthirsty pagan ways demand it be to the death, very well, God shall be my shield and my blade, have at the!

With these words, Sam spurs his horse towards Bokeny.

[Mithridate]

Bokenys face relaxed and he gave the Squire a cold look

"Im glad youve shown your colors, you will die here on this field today."
Gesturing to Demeter and the now seemingly asleep Andras with his sword he called out
"Stay out of this until its settled in the name of Hungary!"

[Zim]

Demeter raises his sword to salute the duelers before charging off in search of other combatants.

[TinCow]

Battle rages across the arena.

The veteran Demeter az Aba nembol (Zim) reacts first, edging around Sam and Bökény, who are clearly intent on killing one another. Demeter is wary of them, and prepared to cut them down if they come his way, but for the moment he is content to let his opponents waste their energy on each other. There is fire in the eyes of Bökény a Huntpaznan nembol (Mithridate) and Sam the Squire (Nightbringer), but Sam is faster on his feet, and charges into the elder Bökény. He is weak from his injury though, and the Bökény is a seasoned warrior. Bökény parries Sam's attack and then skillfully slashes back... with sharpened steel. The first cut slices through the hardened leather at Sam's left shoulder, while the second pieces him through the side. He gives out a shout of pain, and falls to the ground, with Bökény standing above him, his blade still raised and dripping blood...

The younger Bökény a Hahold nemböl (Mithridate) is not about to let his father do all the fighting, and he turns and charges straight for Kerecse a Geregye nembol (The King), before Kerecse can make another attempt to dodge away. The charge is mighty indeed, and Kerecse is caught completely off-guard. With a tremondous blow, Hahold slams his lance into Kerecse's shoulder and throws him from the saddle, into the arena wall. The combatant falls heavily against the wall and collapses into a heap of crumpled armor. Attendants rush to his side to tend to his injuries, and then begin to drag him from the field.

Demeter az Aba nembol (Zim) is watching Bökény and Sam with alarm. Just as he considers moving forward to intervene, a most unexpected thing happens. Andras a zah nembol (Ignoramus) suddenly awakens from his stupor and charges directly into Demeter's rear. Demeter's horse hears the approach, and bucks, turning its rider's attention to the impending threat at the very last moment. Andras' lance goes wide of the mark, and Demeter hammers him with several wicked blows as he rides past. Severely bruised and battered, Andras circles back around and gives the veteran warrior some space.



Initiative Move Order:


Demeter az Aba nembol (Zim)
Sam the Squire (Nightbringer)
Bökény a Huntpaznan nembol (Mithridate)
Bökény a Hahold nemböl (Mithridate)
Kerecse a Geregye nembol (The King)
Andras a zah nembol (Ignoramus)



Melee 1:
Sam: Sword/Low
Bokeny: Sword/HLow
Both weapons and stances are a draw, no advantages.
Raw die rolls: Sam (4) Bokeny (6,5)
Bokeny wins.
Sam is at or below 0 hps.

Melee 2:
Hahold: Lance/High
Kerecse: Mace/Medium
Hahold gains +2 advantage from weapon and stance.
Raw die rolls: Hahold (6) Kerecse (2)
Haold wins.
Kerecse is at or below 0 hps.

Melee 3:
Andras: Lance/Medium (No stance given in orders, chosen randomly)
Demeter: Sword/Low
Andras gains +1 advantage from stance. Demeter gains +1 advantage from weapon. Advantages cancel each other out.
Raw die rolls: Andras (2) Demeter (6,3,2)
Demeter wins.




Contestant
# of Attacks
Fight Value
Hit Points
Weapon


Kerecse a Geregye nembol (The King)
1
50
OUT
Mace


Junior King Bokeny (phonicsmonkey)
2
50
OUT
Mace


Andras a zah nembol (Ignoramus)
1
50
INJURED
Lance


Sam the Squire (Nightbringer)
1
50
OUT???
Sword


Demeter az Aba nembol (Zim)
3
52
8
Sword


Bökény a Huntpaznan nemböl (Mithridate)
3
51
10
Sword


Bökény a Hahold nemböl (Mithridate)
1
51
INJURED
Lance



Current Hexs:
Bökény a Huntpaznan nembol (Mithridate) - 128
Demeter az Aba nembol (Zim) - 114
Bökény a Hahold nemböl (Mithridate) - 157
Andras a zah nembol (Ignoramus) - 85

4950

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Orders for Round 7 are due by 5:00 PM EDT on Wednesday, March 28th. Remember to include combat stances (High, Medium, or Low).


Note: The situation between Bökény and Sam was allowed at the request of both players. Non-lethal rules still apply for all other aspects of the Tournament.

[Mithridate]

Bokenys eyes are full of menace as he overshadows the Squire, his face full of contempt

"Any last words, acclaimed man of our lord?"

[Nightbringer]

I shall see my lord soon, as you never shall heathen.

[Mithridate]

For an instant a shimmer of sorrow flickered in Bokenys eyes but it was quickly replaced with cold determination.

"You know nothing, boy"

The sword stroke is quick, cutting deep into the of the Squires throat whom quickly began bleeding to death in convulsions.
Bokeny quietly observes for a while, before once again turning to face the melee.

[phonicsmonkey]

The Junior King frowns and grunts. Then he laughs.

[Mithridate]

Hahold is appalled at the juniors king reaction and the killing of a fellow christian in cold blood. The squire could scarcely have been older than himself, as he struck down Keresce he had turned around to see Bokeny deliver the killing blow in what was supposed to be a mere beat down.

But seeing the expression on Bokenys face he held his tongue, gripping his lance and charged blindly at Bokeny and Demeter alike.

[TinCow]

Bökény a Hahold nemböl (Mithridate), having finally finished off Kerecse, wheels his horse about and charges into the midst of battle, directly in between Demeter az Aba nembol (Zim) and Bökény a Huntpaznan nembol (Mithridate). The charge is aimed at Demeter, but Hahold is clearly making no efforts to avoid injuring his former battle partner. Both men turn to engage the injured rider as he charges between them. Hahold thrusts his lance forward with a vicious jab, but the sudden attack does not phase Demeter, who calmly adapts his stance to counter Hahold's. He parries the blow almost effortlessly, then ripostes with a slash that dents Hahold's armor and makes him cry out in pain. The young man is hearty though, and he keeps his saddle... but not for long. His father turns about and gives his son a quick lesson in the art of war. Sword thrusts come with blinding speed, and the young Hahold is soon overwhelmed. Throwing his son off-balance, Bokeny deftly dodges a blow and then drops low and cuts one of his son's stirrups. His support gone, the boy topples out of his saddle and crashes to the ground, clearly finished for the day.

Andras a zah nembol (Ignoramus) sits back watching the show, apparently attempting to recover from the beating he had just received.

With the arena quickly emptying of combantants, Bökény a Huntpaznan nembol (Mithridate) turns his attention to the skilled Demeter az Aba nembol (Zim). Bokeny moves obliquely, attempting to skirt around Demeter and edge towards the injured Andras, but Demeter is warily standing his ground and does not back off as Bokeny had anticipated. As Bokeny rides near, Demeter slashes at him. A melee of incredible skill begins, with slash, parry, and riposte coming from each man in a seemingly endless torrent. Eventually, though, Bokeny drops low under Demeter's high swing and connects against Demeter's left hip. The veteran warrior grunts and pulls back a few paces, eyeing his opponent carefully.


Initiative Move Order:


Bökény a Hahold nemböl (Mithridate)
Andras a zah nembol (Ignoramus)
Bökény a Huntpaznan nembol (Mithridate)
Demeter az Aba nembol (Zim)



Melee 1:
Hahold: Lance/Medium
Demeter: Sword/High
Demeter gains +2 advantage from weapon and stance.
Raw die rolls: Hahold (6) Demeter (2+2, 6, 3+2)
Highest dies tie. Fight value determines winner. Demeter wins.

Melee 2:
Hahold: Lance/Medium
Bokeny: Sword/Low
Hahold gains +1 from stance. Bokeny gains +1 from weapon. Advantages cancel each other out.
Raw die rolls: Hahold (4) Bokeny (3,5,4)
Bokeny wins.
Hahold is at or below 0 hps.

Melee 3:
Demeter: Sword/High
Bokeny: Sword/Low
Weapons are a draw. Bokeny gains +1 from stance.
Raw die rolls: Demeter (3,2,5) Bokeny (4+1,2+1,5+1)
Bokeny wins.


Orders were not received from Ignoramus.



Contestant
# of Attacks
Fight Value
Hit Points
Weapon


Kerecse a Geregye nembol (The King)
1
50
OUT
Mace


Junior King Bokeny (phonicsmonkey)
2
50
OUT
Mace


Andras a zah nembol (Ignoramus)
1
50
INJURED
Lance


Sam the Squire (Nightbringer)
1
50
OUT???
Sword


Demeter az Aba nembol (Zim)
3
52
INJURED
Sword


Bökény a Huntpaznan nemböl (Mithridate)
3
51
10
Sword


Bökény a Hahold nemböl (Mithridate)
1
51
OUT
Lance



Current Hexs:
Bökény a Huntpaznan nembol (Mithridate) - 115
Demeter az Aba nembol (Zim) - 113
Andras a zah nembol (Ignoramus) - 85

4953

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Orders for Round 8 are due by 5:00 PM EDT on Thursday, March 29th. Remember to include combat stances (High, Medium, or Low).

[Mithridate]

With Haholds right arm being completely useless and having hit the ground hard, he struggled to get up from the ground in his armor. As he propped himself up to a sitting position with searing pain seemingly everywhere he noticed his horse backing up against the now lifeless squire, threatening to trample the body. Not wanting such an unworthy fate to befall him he grasped his lance again and sent the horse reeling with a poke. Unfortunately causing it to throw over a couple functionaries who where rushing to aid him and remove the body.

Despite this his adoptive father was seemingly paying no heed to anything besides the other participants, so with a curse he fell unconscious in the dirt.

[TinCow]

The three remaining combatants stood in a triangle, eying each other warily. Bokeny stared at Demeter, Demeter stared at Andras, and Andras drooled on himself. The stand-off was broken by Demeter az Aba nembol (Zim), who moved forward and right, around the left flank of Bökény a Huntpaznan nembol (Mithridate). Bokeny turned to face Demeter, turning his back on the seemingly comatose Andras. Demeter came on quickly, his sword a blur. Bokeny paried easily at first, but Demeter picked up speed and soon Bokeny was having difficulty blocking his opponent. In desperation, Bokeny switched to offense and lunged in with a mid-height blow, but it was anticipated. Demeter shifted left, and brough his sword down from on high, slamming into Bokeny's gorget. Bokeny coughed and gasped for air, and stumbled backwards.


Initiative Move Order:


Demeter az Aba nembol (Zim)
Andras a zah nembol (Ignoramus)
Bökény a Huntpaznan nembol (Mithridate)



Melee 1:
Demeter: Sword/High
Bokeny: Sword/Medium
Weapon is a draw. Demeter gains +1 advantage from stance.
Raw die rolls: Demeter (1+1, 6, 5+1) Bokeny (6, 5, 1)
Highest dies tie. Fight value determines winner. Demeter wins.


Orders were not received from Ignoramus.



Contestant
# of Attacks
Fight Value
Hit Points
Weapon


Kerecse a Geregye nembol (The King)
1
50
OUT
Mace


Junior King Bokeny (phonicsmonkey)
2
50
OUT
Mace


Andras a zah nembol (Ignoramus)
1
50
INJURED
Lance


Sam the Squire (Nightbringer)
1
50
DEAD
Sword


Demeter az Aba nembol (Zim)
3
52
INJURED
Sword


Bökény a Huntpaznan nemböl (Mithridate)
3
51
INJURED
Sword


Bökény a Hahold nemböl (Mithridate)
1
51
OUT
Lance



Current Hexs:
Bökény a Huntpaznan nembol (Mithridate) - 102
Demeter az Aba nembol (Zim) - 127
Andras a zah nembol (Ignoramus) - 85

4969

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Orders for Round 9 are due by 5:00 PM EDT on Friday, March 30th. Remember to include combat stances (High, Medium, or Low).

[phonicsmonkey]

The Junior King shouts encouragement to Demeter as he sees the elder Bokeny falter.

[TinCow]

(OOC: Apologies for the delay, I was... uh... well, I was drinking wine and watching television. :creep:)

With Andras a zah nembol (Ignoramus) continuing to drool on himself in the center of the arena, Demeter az Aba nembol (Zim) and Bökény a Huntpaznan nembol (Mithridate) squared off for one final charge. Both combatants were moderately injured, though Demeter had the advantage of having struck the most recent blow. There were a few moments of silent stillness, as the men stared each other down, looking for an opening. Demeter moved first, moving quickly to his right and forward, once again forcing Bokeny to shift his stance to put his back towards Andras. Demeter came in hard, striking boldly with his sword, going for a disabling blow. The sheer power behind his swings was startling, and Bokeny used all his strength to control his shield and fend off the assault. Yet Demeter's rain of steel never slackened. Steel clanged on wood time and time again, until eventually Bokeny's shield shattered. With one final, mighty blow, Demeter's sword crashed into Bokeny's left ribs. There was a sickening crunch, and the veteran warrior was thrown from his saddle. He lay in the dirt, panting, for a few moments, then slowly rose to his feet, clutching his injured side. Demeter eyed him warily, but Bokeny only bowed his head, and turned to walk out of the arena, the only man to leave under his own power so far.

With Bokeny defeated, Demeter looked up at Andras. The largely comatose stared blankly back at him for a few moments, before looking down, confused, at his own mailed fist. Suddenly, Andras surged with a vicious blow, putting all his remaining strength into one final effort. The punch landed... on his on chin, and he crumpled from the saddle in a heap. The attendents came out to drag his sorry form from the arena.

Demeter az Aba nembol (Zim) remained the last man standing in the arena. The entire audience erupted in cheers that seemed to go on for hours.


Initiative Move Order:


Demeter az Aba nembol (Zim)
Bökény a Huntpaznan nembol (Mithridate)
Andras a zah nembol (Ignoramus)



Melee 1:
Demeter: Sword/Medium
Bokeny: Sword/Low
Weapon is a draw. Demeter gains +1 advantage from stance.
Raw die rolls: Demeter (4+1, 6, 4+1) Bokeny (5, 1, 1)
Demeter wins.
Bokeny is at or below 0 hps.

Melee 2:
Demeter: Sword/Medium
Andras: Lance/High (Stance chosen randomly)
Demeter gains +1 advantage from weapon. Andras gains +1 advantage from stance. Advantages cancel each other out.
Raw die rolls: Demeter (4, 6, 4) Andras (3)
Demeter wins.
Andras is at or below 0 hps.


Orders were not received from Ignoramus. Melee 1 was fought as normal based on orders. Melee 2 would not have occurred this round, but as the contest was down to two people, movement no longer mattered and Ignoramus was chronically inactive, so I simply resolved it.



Contestant
# of Attacks
Fight Value
Hit Points
Weapon


Kerecse a Geregye nembol (The King)
1
50
OUT
Mace


Junior King Bokeny (phonicsmonkey)
2
50
OUT
Mace


Andras a zah nembol (Ignoramus)
1
50
OUT

Lance


Sam the Squire (Nightbringer)
1
50
DEAD
Sword


Demeter az Aba nembol (Zim)
3
52
INJURED

Sword


Bökény a Huntpaznan nemböl (Mithridate)
3
51
OUT

Sword


Bökény a Hahold nemböl (Mithridate)
1
51
OUT
Lance




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[phonicsmonkey]

The Junior King leads the applause for the victorious Demeter. His attendants approach and whisper in his ear and, with a final shout of 'Bravo!' he leaves the square to prepare for the prize giving ceremony.

[Nightbringer]

As the applause dies down, and everyone is starting to head for the ceremony, a lone rider approaches the grounds. He is drenched in blood, and several arrows still protrude from the broken links of his chainmail. As he draws within hearing, he cries out, panting from his obvious exhaustion.

The King is dead!
There was an ambush... Cuman dogs... came out of the woods... nothing we could do.

The man topples off his horse, grunting as he collides with the ground before struggling to his feet. As he stands, his gaze sweeps over the crowd, stopping on Junior King Bokeny momentarily.

The only way they could have known our King could have been there is if there was an informant. Someone told those Cuman dogs how to get to the King, and I myself wouldn't trust any Cuman, whether he claims to have converted or not.

He glares at Petur az Akuz nembol briefly, before locking his gaze on the Wolf.

After a few moments however, he wavers, and collapses unconscious on the ground.

[phonicsmonkey]

The Junior King is frozen in place, his gaze locked on the lone rider where he lies in the dust for a long moment.

With a start, he regains his wits and bellows at his attendants.

Get this man some help! A leech, immediately, and some wine! Water! He must live to tell his tale in more detail.

Bokeny's bodyguard gather the unconscious man in their arms and bear him aloft out of the square and into the castle keep.

Istvan of Carniola is at the Junior King's side. He puts an arm around his liege's shoulders and leads him up onto the raised wooden dais from which he opened the tournament. The Junior King has a strange look on his face, a mixture of confusion and something else which it is impossible to discern. He seems a million miles away as Istvan shouts out to the crowd:

The King is dead....

...and then, holding his master's arm aloft;

LONG LIVE THE KING!

[Zim]

Demeter was saluting the crowd and drinking in the last few bits of applause when the announcement was made. Stunned, he dismounted and pulled off his dented helmet, letting it fall from his fingers. Weaving his way through attendants and fellow nobles, fighting a limp from an injury he didn't remember receiving, he makes his way to his new liege. With a grunt of pain he kneel before him, offering his sword.

"The King is dead. Long live the King"

[phonicsmonkey]

Bokeny looks down at Demeter. He reaches out and takes his sword, holding it aloft for a moment so that the sun glints off the battle-worn steel before flipping it with a competent action and proffering the hilt to the older man.

Arise, Demeter as Aba nembol, Groef of Kassa and victor of the Tournament of Varad.

The older man takes the blade and sheathes it, rising to his feet but still with his head bowed slightly. Bokeny continues.

Grand old servant of the Magyar, long have your family defended the realm against the tribes of the northern plain. You fought with honour on the side of mine uncle Mate in the long struggle which consumed our peoples and, as the torch passed to Pozsony my cousin, you maintained your fealty.

At one time we would have been sworn enemies but now, in the sight of the people of Hungary and as my first action as King, I shall accept your pledge of loyalty and reward you with the honour of being my heir - if I should die before my son comes of age, you shall rule as Regent until he is able to bear the crown upon his head.

By this action I hope to signal that I bear no grudge to any man who fought against my father or myself in the blood feud. It is ended and the land is at peace. Let all men here acclaim the memory of King Pozsony and celebrate his deeds in song!

[Mithridate]

Glancing over to Hahold whom was still unconscious, Bokony clasped his broken ribs with one arm and moves forward.

"I told him to beware when crossing our lands, the cumans are yet to be driven out..." He grumbles
Falling heavily to one knee in front of the king, offering his still bloody sword hilt first to Bokeny

"The king is dead, yet there is so much to do... my king"

[Ibn-Khaldun]

Kerecse is helped near the other nobles in front of the King. There he falls on one knee and says..

The king is dead.. Long live the King!

[Zim]

Demeter salutes his new king, keeping his head bowed.

I am honored by the trust you show in me. If the time ever comes I will fulfill my duty as regent, although I pray it proves unnecessary.

[phonicsmonkey]

Bokeny takes the blade from Bokony and with the same assured flick of the wrist inverts it and offers it back.

Arise Bokony a Huntpaznan nembol, Groef of Brasov and victor of Halych. You are right that there is much to do and I will need every good man here to do it! I accept your fealty. Your valour in this tournament has not gone unnoticed by mine eye.

Nodding now to Kerecse and returning him his blade likewise.

Arise Kerecse a Geregye nembol.

Your loyalty has been unquestioned and in return for it I will grant you the title of Groef of Zagreb. I will move my seat to the capital and that Croatian burg is in dire need of a defender against the Venetians. Keep it well! I also grant you the troops there garrisoned for your personal army.

[Mithridate]

Bokeny rose but kept his head low, with his right hand now clutched over his heart.

"You honor me my king, Hahold and I will serve you well"

Turning to face the surrounding people and nobles alike, he lifts his head and loudly proclaims:
"The king is dead!"

Thrusting his sword into the air, a few drops of blood is sent flying.

"LONG LIVE THE KING!"

With so many of us here, perhaps hurry to the chambers?

[phonicsmonkey]

Bokeny once more, to the assembled crowd of nobles and commoners.

The body of King Pozsony will be recovered and will lay in state for one month.

Out of respect for his memory there will be no public coronation to mark the start of my reign. Instead there will be a simple, private ceremony between the Church, God and I.

Now, there is much to be done - I hereby call all of the high-ranking nobles of the realm to a congress in the courtroom here at Varad, where we will decide policy for the coming campaign season.

He bows his head to Demeter.

I apologize good sir for interrupting your victory ceremony in this way. Well fought and bravo! Your valour will not be forgotten and it will be sung in legend forever that on the day of the accession of King Bokeny, one Demeter as Aba nembol did defeat all comers in the melee at the Junior King's tournament. All hail the Victor!

He waves his arms in the air, prompting a loud cheer from those gathered. Some peasant girls blush and throw roses at Demeter.

With the formalities thus concluded, the new King makes his way to Court.

[Ibn-Khaldun]

Kerecse is still stunned with the kings generosity until one of his servants whisper that everybody are leaving.. He stands and with the help of his servants he heads off of the field as well..