The First BlackSand Tournament
Quarter Finals Round, Duel IV
“Ah so exciting! A goblin Sword against a Blood Sword” Archmagus Crowley said “I cannot wait for this duel.” Azazel shared that excitement.
After today’s round, from sixteen warriors there would be only four left. Four semi-finalists to fight for a spot in the final. For a chance to become the first ever BlackSand Tournament Champion. More than simple glory was at stake here.
The fourth and final duel of Round Two was about to commence.
On one side of the arena stood Cornelius, who was proudly wearing is black business suit and red tie. In his right hand a golden goblin sword.
On the other side was Addanc, who was wearing a full-body plated armor and holding a heavy iron shield. In his right hand the massive Blood Sword that got him through the first round.
The tension and excitement amongst the crowd was unprecedented. Base on what everyone had seen from each of the two warriors in the previous round, this duel was expected to be extremely close. Any wrong move could lead to defeat, or worse, death.
“Cornelius is more offensive, Addanc will likely rely on his defense stance” Crowley commented right before Azazel gave the sign to start the fight: “May the last duel of Round Two commence!”
As Crowley had predicted, Cornelius jumped forward looking for an early hit. Addanc parried easily with his shield.
Cornelius lunged forward again, spinning around. His sword firmly held in front of him. The move didn’t seem to surprise Addanc, who repositioned his stance so to be fully protected by his shield.
Cornelius hit the shield again. And again he tried to hit with a third attack. This time Addanc was slower to react and had to parry with his Blood Sword.
Cornelius smiled, seemingly pleased by Addanc’s slower reaction.
He went for a fourth strike, but this time Addanc moved first, pushed his shield against Cornelius and tried to hit by swinging his sword in an arch movement above his shield. Cornelius, surprised, had to jump back to avoid the sudden hit.
But he was determined to attack again. Cornelius tried another hit, swung his sword fast and twisted his wrist to change the angle of his attack last second. It was a hit! Addanc did not manage to counter the quick movement and the goblin sword pierced through Addanc’s armor right below his right shoulders, inches from the lungs.
In a terrifying scream, Addanc dropped his shield and immediately reached for Cornelius, grabbed him and pulled him back towards him. The goblin sword pierced deeper into his body, but not Cornelius was closer.
Addanc struck. The Blood Sword moved extremely fast from the right into Cornelius side all the way through his lungs. A deadly hit.
Cornelius’ eyes widened in shock as he started to cough blood, gasping for air. Addanc violently hurled his head against Cornelius’, who immediately lost consciousness. As soon as Addanc removed his sword, Cornelius fell.
“That’s the end of it! Azezel shouted. “Healers to Cornelius. Now! Addanc is our winner and last semi-finalist!
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The BlackSand Tournament
The Semifinals
After the end of the quarter finals rounds, parties and festivities sparked across the city of BlackSand. People would sing and dance in the streets celebrating the victories of their favorite champions. Children would play all day with their warrior and wizards dolls, dreaming of one day becoming as powerful as their heroes. BlackSand felt alive once again.
Azazel was trying to take it all in. There was hope. Hope for BlackSand to bring back those glorious days. Hope for BlackSand to get back on the Runiverse map.
Given the general excitement, Azazel felt the need to surprise the crowd with something new for the Semifinal. Something they wouldn’t expect, something that would change everyone’s odds at winning the tournament. And he had the perfect idea…
The morning after Azazel headed to the fighting arena ready to initiate the semifinal round. This time he had called for all the four remaining fighters. As he entered the pits the crowd welcomed him with chants and claps. Excitement was palpable!
He proceed to take a stand on the bleachers. He had recently commissioned some upgrades, sponsored by the new money brought in from visitors and merchants. Now the central area of the arena was no longer a bare wooden stand, but a beautiful golden and silver podium meant for the most important guests attending the duel.
“It is time for the Semifinal.” he announced ceremonially, and the crowd went silent in anticipation. “Four fighters have made it this far. Only two of them will proceed to the finals. It will be decided only with one fight. Two teams.”
At those words the crowd went wild again! Joy, surprise, excitement fueled new chants as the crowd was eagerly asking for which fighters would be paired up in which team.
“Chaos Mage Miyo of the Wood and Gadreel Creeper of the Moon will be the first team. Marcellus Chopper of the Tower and Addanc Menace of Scoundrels will form the second team. The duel will commence soon. Get ready!”
The four fighters, obviously very surprised hesitated for a few seconds. How were they supposed to fight together?
They then proceeded to group up in the two teams and headed to opposite sides of the arena.
“May the Seminfinal commence! Best of luck to both teams.” Azazel announced, and the duel commenced.
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