The moment I'm sure everyone has been waiting for has finally arrived! Tonight marks the beginning of the test battle, and hopefully the system will work smoothly enough for an entertaining story. I will be GMing as well as participating, with BigMara playing the other character. Now, without further ado...
Enferia was abuzz with activity this fine day. The weather was beautiful, the nation was enjoying a period of considerable prosperity, and most importantly for many, the Arena was boasting a very special match. The Arena, a massive marvel of construction, could seat a veritable horde of people, all their seats overlooking the circular field of sand that made up the combat area. The best seats in the Arena, a canopied balcony perched directly over the northern end of the field, were the personal viewing area for Queen Syndra herself.
The beautiful and powerful Queen sat upon an ornate seat, flanked on either side by her beautiful and deadly Royal Guards, each and every one ready and willing to do anything for their Queen. Below, on a special podium, stood the announcer of the Arena as a silvery orb flitted about.
"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Arena!" the announcer began. "Today, our glorious Queen has seen fit to treat us to a very special battle! We bring to you today two newcomers, not only new to the Arena, but to Enferia as well! Two foreign beauties, each seeking to make a name for themselves, and what better way than to give you all a show?!"
The crowd roared in approval. Newcomers were always a welcome sight, both for the chance to see new flesh, and the chance to see a new champion in the making. Two newcomers at once simply doubled the fun, so far as the people were concerned.
"Furthermore..." the announcer continued. "Her Majesty has announced that whoever wins today's battle shall be granted one request of her royal personage! Within reason, of course. Now, let's meet today's combatants!"
Two iron gates slowly rose up on opposite sides of the sandy circle. From each gate stepped a woman, each beautiful in their own right. From the western gate, a short girl with short auburn hair barely peeking out of a strange red cap stepped forward. Looking up at the silver viewing sphere as it flew down to look upon her, the audience got a closer look at the girl. With pretty green eyes, a dusting of freckles across her button nose, and her thin lips in a small pout, the a murmur of charmed approval rippled through the crowd. While her figure was somewhat lithe, it was still certainly pleasing to the eye.
"Hailing from a distant land, I present to you Jamie Roy, the Redcap!" the announcer roared.
From the eastern gate stepped a woman with long, scarlet hair falling halfway down her back. Her big blue eyes and small nose fit nicely within her thin face's high cheekbones and pointed chin. Her fair skin seemed to have just a hint of elven coloring, not enough to suggest half-blood, but perhaps an ancestor a few generations back. The robed girl seemed a bit shy, though still put forth an air of confidence.
"From a nation to the west, we have the sorceress known simply as Raine!" the announcer cried.
The crowd cheered wildly for both girls. Queen Syndra stood, and the crowd quickly fell silent.
"I shall take note of today's winner." the beautiful Queen declared. "Entertain me with a fine show, and you just may see how generous I can be to those who prove themselves powerful." The Queen then sat once more, smiled, and uttered a single word. "Begin!"
(Equipment for this fight is generic armor provided by the Arena for each fighter, save Jamie's trademark cap. Their durability scores may not necessarily reflect how items of their type and quality will be in the finished product.)
Jamie Roy: Red Cap (0), Leather jerkin (3), Leather pants (3), Linen tunic (1), Linen shorts (1), Bra (1), Panties (1)
Raine: Flowing robes (4), Linen tunic (1), Linen pants (1), Bra (1), Panties (1)
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